On My Year in Jerusalem…
In anthropology and human rights field work alike, it is usually in your favor to be considered as one among the community with which you are working.
Israeli NGOs: What’s the Score?
There are many Israeli NGOs involved in the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Some of them claim to be impartial while others keep no secret of their support of a side.
The Z Word
As an American Jew with left-leaning politics, what am I to make of Israel? I believe in human rights, equality, democracy and social justice and can see very clearly that Israel is falling far short of upholding those values.
Remembering the Individual in the Big Picture
Too many times in this conflict we lose sight of the realities of individuals and families within the diverse communities among those who call this land home.
My Story: Why I Care
I will be contributing to Aware! on a regular basis, so I think it is appropriate to tell the story of my first encounters with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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