Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kati Marton - The Human Element: Angela Merkel and Theodor Herzl
Kati Marton discusses her 10th book, The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel, her first biography of a woman. She highlights Merkel’s extraordinary rise as a triple outsider—a woman, a scientist, and an East German...
The Daily Conversation
Top 10 Weapons-Producing Countries
The 10 countries that export the most military weapons to the rest of the world. US President Trump wants to boost defense spending by 10% and China will nearly double its military expenditures by the end of the decade. The world is...
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 2: The Israelite Monarchy (1000 – 500 BCE)
Continuing with the Israelites, let's examine the Israelite monarchy, which according to scripture began with Saul, who was followed by David, and Solomon. What can we say about these figures and this time period? How did the monarchy...
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 1: The Canaanites and Israelites (2000 – 1000 BCE)
We've covered the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and other nearby areas. Now it's time to cover the earliest known civilizations in the region known as Canaan, so we will be looking at the Canaanites and Israelites. The...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Derek Penslar - Teachers Make a Difference - Anita Shapira
Derek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History. He is the director of undergraduate studies within the department and directs Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies. Penslar is a resident faculty member at the Minda de...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Derek Penslar - Zionism vs Anti-Zionism
Derek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History. He is the director of undergraduate studies within the department and directs Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies. Penslar is a resident faculty member at the Minda de...
Curated Video
The Message of Peace
In this video, a pigeon named Delicate shares stories about her travels and promotes the importance of peace. Through a heartwarming story about children resolving conflicts and lifting blockades in their neighborhood, Delicate teaches...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Temple Mount
TEMPLE MOUNT THE TEMPLE MOUNT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE NOBLE SANCTUARY , IS A RELIGIOUS SITE IN THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM. IT S THE HOLIEST SITE FOR JUDAISM, BUT ALSO HOLDS GREAT SIGNIFICANCE IN THE MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN WORLD. TODAY BOTH...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Bauhaus Israel
BAUHAUS ISRAEL SINCE THE EARLY 1920 S THE NAME BAUHAUS HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE AVANTE GARDE. THE BAUHAUS ARCHITECTS HAVE GONE DOWN IN HISTORY AS A GERMAN ART MOVEMENT THAT INFLUENCED THE WORLD BUT IT MAY SURPRISE MANY THAT THE BEST...
Curated Video
Jerusalem: History, Landmarks, and Delicacies
Jerusalem:"Then, we will go to Jerusalem, a city that has been in the vortex of history even before it was written! In an adventure without equal where we will know the history even before the writing of the religious manuscripts of the...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Western Wall
WESTERN WALL IT S ABOUT THE MAKER OF LANDMARKS, GOD. THERE S NO DOUBT WHEN YOU WANT SOMETHING DONE, TAKE IT TO THE TOP AND APPARENTLY THAT S WHAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE DONE FOR GENERATIONS. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF LETTERS ADDRESSED TO 'GOD';...
Science ABC
Why Is It Called "Dead" Sea? Why Does Everyone Float In This Sea?
Lying on the lowest point on the Earth, the hypersaline Dead Sea is one of the most fascinating places on this planet. People float effortlessly here and that is the major attraction of the Dead Sea. But besides this natural buoyancy,...
Religion for Breakfast
What is Yom Kippur?
In this episode we examine the topic: What is Yom Kippur?
Curated Video
Oil Shocks
The factors affecting global oil prices, and what can happen if prices shift dramatically. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Oil price is determined by the current supply to world markets, the amount in reserves, and...
Curated Video
Football Shorts - Episode 57 CROATIA FACE ISRAEL IN EURO 2008 QUALIFIERS
THE CROATIAN TEAM WAS TRAINING FOR AN IMPORTANT EURO 2008 QUALIFYING MATCH AGAINST ISRAEL. CROATIA WOULD MISS INJURED STRIKERS IGOR BUDAN, BOSKO BALABAN AND MLADEN PETRIC AS WELL AS CAPTAIN NIKO KOVAC.
Curated Video
Football Shorts - Episode 35 ISRAEL PREPARES TO FACE ENGLAND EURO 2008
ENGLAND'S SQUAD FOR THE EURO 2008 QUALIFIER AGAINST ISRAEL WERE AT LONDON'S WEMBLEY STADIUM FOR A TRAINING SESSION. THE TEAM WAS BOOED AT THE END OF THEIR LAST MATCH, A 1-0 FRIENDLY DEFEAT TO SPAIN, AND PRESSURE CONTINUED TO MOUNT ON...
Curated Video
Football Shorts - Episode 18 RUSSIA PREPARES FOR MATCH AGAINST ISREAL
RUSSIA'S NATIONAL SQUAD TRAINED IN MOSCOW FOR THEIR EURO 2008 GROUP E QUALIFYING MATCH AGAINST ISRAEL. THERE WERE NO SURPRISES IN GUUS HIDDINK'S SELECTION WHICH INCLUDED A NUMBER OF PLAYERS WHO WERE INJURED OR SUSPENDED FOR RUSSIA'S...
Curated Video
Football Shorts - Episode 78 - PEACE GAME
IT WAS A PLEASANT CHANGE WHEN A GAME CALLED THE MATCH FOR PEACE WAS DEDICATED TO TRYING TO REDUCE TENSIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE. THE "MATCH FOR PEACE," WAS ORGANISED BY THE PERES CENTRE FOR PEACE, THE ORGANISATION FOUNDED BY...
Curated Video
Football Shorts - Episode 61 ISRAEL PREPARES FOR RUSSIA
AS THE ISRAEL SQUAD WENT INTO THEIR FINAL TRAINING SESSION BEFORE THE CRUCIAL EURO 2008 QUALIFIER AGAINST RUSSIA, RUMOURS WERE SPREADING THAT KEY MEMBERS OF THE TEAM HAD BEEN OFFERED BRIBES TO LOSE TO THEIR RUSSIAN OPPONENTS.
Curated Video
Football Shorts - Episode 24 ISREAL PREPARES TO MEET CROATIA
CROATIA WOULD BECOME THE FIRST TEAM TO PLAY IN ISRAEL SINCE SEPTEMBER. BECAUSE SECURITY HAD IMPROVED, EUROPEAN FOOTBALL'S GOVERNING BODY UEFA, HAD LIFTED A BAN ON INTERNATIONALS TAKING PLACE IN THE COUNTRY.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is Passover?
This video is answering the question of what is Passover.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dan Ariely - Misbelief: Understanding People Who Have Very Different Beliefs
In this talk, Dan Ariely discusses his book "Misbelief," which examines the psychology behind the adoption of unusual beliefs. He notes the rise of misinformation and identity politics, particularly following significant events like the...
Great Big Story
Noga Erez, Music, Power, and Political Voice
Explore Noga Erez's journey as an artist using music to navigate and discuss political landscapes and gender dynamics in Israel.