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Between Hero and antihero: the Israeli soldier in cinema
Since 1948, the IDF has been central not only to security but also to Israel’s national imagination. In a country that conceives itself as an "imagined community", the image of the soldier as David - a young fighter against a giant - became a national symbol and teaching tool. This article shows how that figure has shifted with the fortunes of the Arab-Israeli conflict, culminating in a metamorphosis: from David to Goliath and, more recently, the paradox of "David versus Davi


Ronit Elkabetz
Discover the enduring legacy of Ronit Elkabetz, a celebrated Israeli actor, director, and cultural icon.


The Ophir Awards
Just like the US has the Academy Awards (the Oscars), Israel has the Ophir Awards, the highest recognition a filmmaker can get. Named...


Sirtei Burekas ("Bourekas Films")
Bourekas films are melodramatic comedies that highlight the everyday struggles and cultural tensions of Israeli society.


Eretz Zavat Halav Udvash
In Hebrew: אֶרֶץ זָבַת חָלָב וּדְבָשׁ Translation: The land flowing with milk and honey. The expression "the land flowing with milk and...


Hagal Hasheni
Amidst the first wave of the pandemic, some of Israel's top indie stars came together to create music that reflects the challenging...


Medina Ktana (Song)
"Medina Ktana" means "Small Country" in Hebrew. The song was performed by the band Kaveret (for more details, click here ), on their...


Alma Gov
Alma Gov, born in 2002, is an Israeli singer-songwriter, writer, and composer. Since launching her career in 2021, she has already...


Kol Israel Arevim Ze Laze
The Motto of the Universal Israelite Alliance. Hebrew translation: All Jews are responsible for one another.


Hushu, Ahim, Hushu (Song)
"Hushu, Achim, Hushu" is the name given to the Bilu Anthem. This song was written in 1882/1883 by Yehiel Michel Pines and is considered by many as the first Zionist song, representing the Zionist pioneering idea of settling the Land of Israel.
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