Else Lasker-Schüler – an Alienated Poet
The life story of Else Lasker-Schüler, a German Jewish poet, reveals a sense of alienation. Continue Reading →
Tag: culture
Germany and the Germans
Thomas Mann, in an address delivered at the Library of Congress in 1945, presented his historical interpretation of Nazism. Continue Reading →
The New Jew
Early Zionists wanted to detach from Jewish life in the Diaspora, aiming to create a ‘New Jew’. This shaped Israeli culture. Continue Reading →
The Tower of Babel
Why do towers stir such enthusiasm – or antagonism? The answer may be found in the biblical story of the Tower of Babel. Continue Reading →
Golda Meir – The Turning Point
Golda Meir, a former Israeli Prime Minister, had to overcome the objection of her parents to her political career. Continue Reading →
Jesus in Israeli Literature
Jesus Christ was hated by Jews. But after the change created by Zionism, he is interpreted in a different way in Israeli literature. Continue Reading →
Million Dollar Baby – a Greek Tragedy
Million Dollar Baby, a film by Clint Eastwood, is about the ‘American Dream’. It could be compared to an ancient Greek tragedy. Continue Reading →
On Zionism and Gender – The Young Women’s Farm
At the birth of ZIonism, women were not equal partners. Hannah Meisel established an agriculture school for women, but the students had more radical ambitions than the teacher. Continue Reading →
The Mirage of Female Body Image
Female body images affect women’s self perception. As a child, I wanted to be a ballet dancer. Today, girl want to follow roc stars, like Rihanna. Which body image is better? Continue Reading →
Arc de Triomphe: Israel and the Holocaust Trauma
What do young Israelis feel when they are in Auschwitz? Continue Reading →