Enjoyed the conversation with Eli. Especially the part in regard to the proposed judicial overhaul and subsequent reaction from Israeli citizens. I think everyone on the podcast did a very nice job explaining the situation.
For the most part, I admire the way Israelis handled their protests - in opposition to what we are witnessing in France now and in the US in 2020. (If I was ever hired as a consultant to the American Left, my first recommendation is to have someone - anyone! - carry a US flag for god's sake at a protest).
However, some of the statements where people threaten to leave Israel due to the overhaul is pretty ridiculous. As you mentioned on the podcast, there is a consensus that Israel's judiciary has more power than the average nations' courts. And, the lack of right that elected officials have to appoint judges is pretty unprecedented.
As ChayaLeah aptly stated, elections have consequences. And, rather than threatening to leave the country or to pull money out of the nation, do better in future elections. Each time I read this threat,
I visualize a whiny American living in Santa Monica or Berkley after Trump won.
Gotta love it when Rashid Khalidi gives up the game:
“Mr. Khalidi said human rights and academic freedom should guide the university’s approach to overseas facilities, no matter their host country.
‘There are problems in other places where Columbia has global centers,’ he said, citing China, Turkey and Jordan. ‘Those considerations may not have been thought about before the other centers were established, but if we establish a new one, then we have a chance now to think about those things.’”
Hi Yael - Looking forward to hearing the latest podcast this weekend.
Two Questions: How come you have no Israeli accent? You sound so American! : )
Also, you have a very witty, snarky sense of humor. Is that typical for Israelis? Or, is that more of an American sense of humor? Perhaps, it is universal...
Enjoyed the conversation with Eli. Especially the part in regard to the proposed judicial overhaul and subsequent reaction from Israeli citizens. I think everyone on the podcast did a very nice job explaining the situation.
For the most part, I admire the way Israelis handled their protests - in opposition to what we are witnessing in France now and in the US in 2020. (If I was ever hired as a consultant to the American Left, my first recommendation is to have someone - anyone! - carry a US flag for god's sake at a protest).
However, some of the statements where people threaten to leave Israel due to the overhaul is pretty ridiculous. As you mentioned on the podcast, there is a consensus that Israel's judiciary has more power than the average nations' courts. And, the lack of right that elected officials have to appoint judges is pretty unprecedented.
As ChayaLeah aptly stated, elections have consequences. And, rather than threatening to leave the country or to pull money out of the nation, do better in future elections. Each time I read this threat,
I visualize a whiny American living in Santa Monica or Berkley after Trump won.
Happy Pesach!
Me again 🙈 my friend sent me this article about Columbia University professors protesting a new center the school is opening in Tel Aviv https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/05/nyregion/columbia-university-tel-aviv-campus.html
Gotta love it when Rashid Khalidi gives up the game:
“Mr. Khalidi said human rights and academic freedom should guide the university’s approach to overseas facilities, no matter their host country.
‘There are problems in other places where Columbia has global centers,’ he said, citing China, Turkey and Jordan. ‘Those considerations may not have been thought about before the other centers were established, but if we establish a new one, then we have a chance now to think about those things.’”
I'm so sorry you have to have boob surgery! I've had preventative bilateral mastectomy for BRCA risk. (Previvor).
I feel ya. Please feel free to ask any questions that might pop up! Xo Jess
Hi Yael - Looking forward to hearing the latest podcast this weekend.
Two Questions: How come you have no Israeli accent? You sound so American! : )
Also, you have a very witty, snarky sense of humor. Is that typical for Israelis? Or, is that more of an American sense of humor? Perhaps, it is universal...
Best,
Bart
after symbolically cleaning for Passover, I’ve realized that being a practicing Jew is really just putting yourself through various prepper exercises.
P.s. loved this episode with Eli, naturally. Chag Pesach Sameach And Shabbat Shalom!