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Daniel Estrin
Slideshow: Ukraine’s Controversial Theme Restaurants
An entrepreneur in Lviv, Ukraine has opened themed bars and restaurants which have provoked much criticism. Many regard them as offensive.
Hadarat Nashim: The Exclusion of Women
A Hebrew expression that describes “the exclusion of women”, is a phrase that few Israelis would have heard a few months ago. Now, it’s become a household expression after Orthodox Jewish soldiers refused to attend events that involved women.
The Israeli Roots Of Showtime’s ‘Homeland’
You may not know it, but Israeli TV is taking the US by storm. Showtime’s Homeland, up for three Golden Globe awards this weekend was originally an Israeli program.
Negotiating the Shalit – Hamas Prisoner Exchange
Meet the man who was key to the negotiations that brought abducted soldier Gilad Shalit home after five years of captivity.
Libya’s Jewish Heritage
Libya once had a large Jewish community before it fled persecution starting in the 1940s. One Israeli is trying to preserve Libya’s Jewish cultural relics.
Israelis React to Shalit – Hamas Prisoner Swap
Israelis react on the exchange of more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners for one captive Israeli soldier.
Israel’s Oil Dreams Kick off Environmental Battle
A battle is brewing in Israel over plans to exploit what prospectors say is a huge oil shale resource beneath part of the country.
Israelis Protest High Cost of Living
Israelis have pitched tents across the country to protest high housing prices.
New Law Bans Israelis from Boycotting West Bank Settlements
Monday night, Israel’s parliament passed a law that punishes Israelis who boycott West Bank settlers or their products.
Israel Concerned About Palestinian Protests
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The United States has accused Syria of inciting Palestinian protesters to cross into the Israeli-held Golan Heights. Palestinians from not only Syria but from Lebanon and the West Bank clashed with Israeli soldiers yesterday on the anniversary of the creation of Israel. The Palestinians call it Nakbah Day. Nakbah is Arabic for catastrophe. Daniel Estrin reports. Download MP3
Samaritan community in the West Bank
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The good samaritan is alive and well and living in the West Bank. Daniel Estrin visits one of the oldest and tiniest religious minorities in the Holy Land as they celebrate the Passover holiday. Download MP3
Passover diet causes problems for Israeli animals
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Jews around the world will refrain from eating grains next week as part of the Passover holiday. But in Israel, animals have already begun their passover diet. Daniel Estrin reports. Download MP3
Facebook caught in Israeli-Palestinian divide
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Daniel Estrin explains how the technology wizards behind Facebook have found themselves caught in the middle of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Download MP3
A new Facebook page that came up after the original was taken down
Gaddafi’s Zenga Zenga hip-hop remix
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The internet is ablaze with a racy hip-hop remix poking fun at Gaddafi’s infamous balcony appearance last week. The DJ behind the anti-Qaddafi song is Israeli. And the video is a mix of Gaddafi’s speech and American hip-hop hit “Hey Baby” by rappers Pitbull & T Pain. Daniel Estrin reports. Download MP3Video: Gaddafi-Zenga Zenga Song
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