Dave Bender: Uncommon Israel Artistry From Behind the Lens (Judean Rose)

Dave Bender is a sensitive soul, thank God, because that acute sensitivity informs his work from behind the lens. Bender is a photographer and videographer, but then he is many things, for example, a prize-winning radio journalist, beekeeper, and a husband to Miri. Still, it’s the photographs that grab you as you scroll through your Instagram feed, if you’re lucky enough to...

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When do charges of "cultural appropriation" cross the line into antisemitism?

Palestinian Arabs falsely complaining that Israeli Jews are "culturally appropriating" their cuisine have become so common that they are almost a cliche. But at least some of these accusations cross the line from absurd into antisemitism.Here's an article this past weekend from L'Orient Today by Emmanuel Haddad:After hummus, falafel and so many other flagship dishes of...

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Rabbi brothers singing "Sounds of Silence" on Israeli talent show (video, updated)

This is very cool, although their accents sometimes get in the way: Somehow, I don't think that they're going to cover "Ceclia" though... UPDATE: They are apparently well-known street musicians, called The Breslov Brothers, and have even covered....Pink Floyd! They don't have to worry about Roger Waters dropping by to listen, though! Also check out their Tears in Heaven. (h/t Malca...

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