Tag Archive: Mizrahim
Shatil Spotlight: Meet Shula Keshet
We spotlight leading Mizrahi feminist activist Shula Keshet and the impact of her work.
Reason for Pride
We know that we can’t stop just because Tel Aviv is an oasis for gay life, but rather we must continue our work so that every LGBTQ person in Israel can feel supported and safe.
Watch: Trailblazer Founds a School that Uplifts her Mizrahi Community
Clara Yona went through the school system in Jerusalem and knew just what needed fixing.
WATCH: The Trailblazer Who Made Sure AIDS Patients Would Be Cared For
Avinof Frumer led a courageous campaign by the LGBTQ community at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
It’s Not ‘Us Versus Them’
Residents of South Tel Aviv Stand in Solidarity with African Asylum Seekers.
Benghazi to Bergen-Belsen
This novel tells the story of a young Jewish woman living her life in Benghazi, Libya during World War II. It is a work of historical fiction and its publication proved to be subversive.
Key Committee Recommends Recognition of Mizrahi Culture
A government committee’s recommendations will lead to a greater recognition of the culture, history, and contributions of Mizrahi Jews.
The Overlooked Holocaust of North African Jews
Author Yossi Sucary tells the forgotten story of Mizrahi Jews in the Holocaust.
Groundbreaking Decision Against Discriminatory Ad
Following a successful ACRI petition, a construction company has been fined for discriminatory marketing.
Lowering Ethnic Barriers in Jerusalem
Shatil gathers Jerusalem’s leaders to lead the fight against racism in their city.