Jewish Peoplehood

Israel’s Diverse Population: Challenges & Successes

Israel’s Diverse Population: Challenges & Successes

This informative video (06:12) explores the experiences of Israel’s diverse immigrant population, with a focus on the Jewish immigrants from Ethiopia and the USSR and non-Jewish economic migrants and refugees

Meski Shibru: The First Ethiopian Actress in Israel

Meski Shibru: The First Ethiopian Actress in Israel

In this video (03:19) produced by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israeli actress and singer, Meski Shibur, tells the story of her Aliyah to Israel, including the challenges of

Rabbi Sharon Shalom: The First Ethiopian Rabbi in the State of Israel

Rabbi Sharon Shalom: The First Ethiopian Rabbi in the State of Israel

In this dramatic video (04:17), Rabbi Sharon Shalom tells the story of his harrowing journey to Israel through Sudan in 1982, as part of the exodus of the Beta Israel

MK Ksenia Svetlova’s Aliyah Story

MK Ksenia Svetlova’s Aliyah Story

In this video (05:40), in Hebrew with English subtitles, Member of Knesset Ksenia Svetlova tells the story of her aliyah to Israel from the USSR following a rise in antisemitism,

The Life & Contributions of Natan Sharansky

The Life & Contributions of Natan Sharansky

In this inspiring video (04:54) from the Jewish Agency for Israel, Natan Sharansky summarizes his fascinating life story and his career of commitment to the Jewish people all over the world.

Understanding the Israel Lobby: AIPAC & J Street

Understanding the Israel Lobby: AIPAC & J Street

Posted by the Berman Jewish Policy Archive, this video (03:32) features Prof. Rogan Kersh, Professor of Public Policy at NYU Wagner, discussing AIPAC, J Street, and the current state of

70 Years of Israel-Diaspora Relations

70 Years of Israel-Diaspora Relations

Published by the Jewish People Policy Institute in 2018, this thorough report presents the findings of a structured dialogue process in Jewish communities throughout the world exploring 70 Years of Israel-Diaspora

#VoteDiaspora: A Campaign Encouraging Israelis to Consider Diaspora Jewry

#VoteDiaspora: A Campaign Encouraging Israelis to Consider Diaspora Jewry

Produced by Gesher, an NGO that works to bridge gaps among Jewish communities, this video (0:33) features young Jews from around the world urging Israeli voters to take the relationship

The State of Israel-Diaspora Relations

The State of Israel-Diaspora Relations

In this i24 NEWS segment (07:10), Rabbi Seth Farber of ITIM, an organization that helps people navigate the religious authorities’ bureaucracy in Israel, discusses the tensions in the relationship between

Israel-Diaspora Couples Counseling Skit

Israel-Diaspora Couples Counseling Skit

This amateur skit (06:09) by the Israel Government Fellows staff at the Begin Center discusses the central issues of Israel-Diaspora Relations through a creative couples counselling session between a man and woman,