Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
By: Alexis Schwartz, Tulane University, Hasbara Fellow Getting inside peoples’ minds to better understand why they feel the way they do about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a challenge I am in the process of tackling, and well, probably will be forever. Nonetheless, this is the challenge I have chosen to face since stepping back […]
Why does fighting for Israel matter?
By: Meytal Russo, University of Texas San Antonio, Hasbara Fellow Why does fighting for Israel matter? Israel has become such a complicated place to speak about. The country I grew up to love and to cherish has become a country surrounded with hate and negativity. It was not until I was much older that I […]
Judea, Samaria, Gaza and the Environment
By: Sophie Jacobs, Tulane University, Hasbara Fellow Liora Altman-Sagan & Sophie Jacobs Israel and the Environment Prof. Fleischer 12.10.18 Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and the Environment In recent years, the topic of the environment has taken on a polarizing identity. Instead of remaining in the realm of science, subjected to the discretion of educated and qualified […]
The Message You’ll Never Hear In Mainstream Media
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Petula Fernandes, University of Ottawa, Hasbara Fellow In light of all tragic occurrences that the world has witnessed along the Gaza-Israel border this past summer, my May trip with Hasbara Fellowships made me reflect deeper on these events and compelled me to articulate my thoughts into this blog. I am going to begin by […]
Canadian Federation of Students Must Rescind Discriminatory BDS Motion
SIGN OUR PETITION: Canadian Federation of Students Must Rescind Discriminatory BDS Motion Join Hasbara Fellowships Canada, B’nai Brith Canada & AEPi in denouncing BDS Nov. 20, 2018 On Friday, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) voted in favour of a resolution endorsing the discriminatory boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement, which has had a damaging effect […]
How to Start an Israel Club on Campus
By: Yesy Gilels, Hasbara Fellowships Canadian Advisor The transition from high school to university is often exciting due to the variety of extracurricular opportunities that are available on campus. However, sometimes you cannot find a club that caters to your interests and passions. Are you willing to let the excitement of undergrad dwindle? Or are […]
If Not for Hasbara Fellowships…
By: Andrew Valentine, Hasbara Fellow, Kent State University I’m not sure where to begin, but I suppose near the beginning will work just fine. Last summer, from late July, to mid-August, I was granted the opportunity of a lifetime! Hasbara Fellowships welcomed me into their phenomenal program to tour and learn about the state of […]
Anti-Israel Disruptors Highlight Continued Need for Israel Education
This week, a viral video has spread on social media, showing a group of Birthright Israel participants leaving their trip early to join an anti-Israel organization’s tour, in purported protest of Birthright Israel’s pro-Israel stance. Hasbara Fellowships, as a leading provider of pro-Israel education in Israel, wish to add our voice in support of Birthright […]
Life as a Puzzle
By: Miriam Schwarz, Ryerson University, Hasbara Fellow I was working one of my regular long shifts at the cash register, finishing up an order when a respectful older customer pointed at my name tag, and asked “Are you a Canadian? What’s your background?” “Well, I have a Canadian citizenship, yes.” “What does that mean? …” […]
The ‘Why’ That I Will Carry Forever. My Israel Journey.
By: Austin Pellizzer, Carleton University, Hasbara Fellow Anyone who has had the privilege of being able to visit Israel has faced a complicated and complex reality that has shaped their own understanding of how this state works as a whole. Not just internally but also on the world stage that has created an Israel narrative […]
