Tag: Judaism

July 30, 2014

Racism is the Foundation of Israel’s Operation Protective Edge

How pervasive anti-Arabism has paved the way for Israel's latest assault on Gaza. by JOEL BEININ On June 30 Ayelet Shaked, chairwoman of the Knesset faction of the ultra-right wing ha-Bayit ha-Yehudi (Jewish Home) Party, a key member of the coalition government led by Prime …

Current Affairs, Middle East Studies
July 11, 2014

Fútbol in Argentina: A Common Passion for a Country of Immigrants

Fútbol has provided a unique arena for immigrants to immerse themselves in Argentinian culture. by RAANAN REIN Colombia’s President, Juan Manuel Santos, asked Colombia’s soccer coach, the Jewish-Argentine Jose Pekerman, to stay on after leading the national squad to and through the most successful World …

History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies