Those Who Heard the Voice of the Dove
Asael Abelman
A new essay collection draws attention to hitherto neglected Sephardic and Mizrahi Zionist leaders
A Sentimental Stroll Down Ramban Straße
Arie M. Dubnov
A new book attempts to capture the spirit of 'German Jerusalem': A neighborhood in the holy city that, following the rise of Nazism, became a hub of German-Jewish intelligentsia.
Departing from the Narrative
Avery Weinman
A new book about Jewish emigration from Palestine and Israel in the post-war period changes the Zionist concept of yeridah into a history of migration.
A People’s History of 1948
Yaël Mizrahi-Arnaud
Three recent studies enrich the historiography of the 1948 War and its aftermath, by moving away from state-centered policies and focusing on the lived experiences of ordinary individuals.
The Fraternity of Traitors
Matan Kaminer
A new book about Matzpen places the revolutionary Israeli group in a global context but fails to encompass their true legacy.
Intoxicating Zion
Haggai Ram
An excerpt from Haggai Ram's book about hashish in Mandatory Palestine and Israel.
Red Sea Spies
Raffi Berg
An excerpt from Raffi Berg's book about the true story of Mossad's fake diving resort in Sudan.
Preventing Peace
Abe Silberstein
Three new books argue that American policy has consistently failed the Palestinians and the wider cause of Middle Eastern rapprochement.
The Prime Ministers: My Version of Events
Akin Ajayi
A new biography of Yitzhak Rabin serves up a stirring story of service to the nation. But since this is settled fact, what else might it contribute to the bigger picture? Akin Ajayi reads between the lines to find out.