Gal Beckerman


Anti-Semitism and Anonymity on Twitter

By Gal Beckerman

Anti-Semitism and Anonymity on Twitter
A French court has targeted Twitter over thousands of anonymous, anti-Semitic tweets. Does the case test the limits of the world-changing social media platform?Read More

Why Obama's Speech Was Historic

By Gal Beckerman

Why Obama's Speech Was Historic
Barack Obama stepped down from the podium a couple hours ago after delivering what my gut tells me was a historic speech.Read More

A Statement on Your Seder Plate

By Gal Beckerman

A Statement on Your Seder Plate
Symbolic new foods have joined the parsley and charoset on seder plates. They represent a desire among Jews to use our ancient tradition to spotlight modern-day tenets.Read More

Walt and Mearsheimer Are Ready for their Close-Up

By Gal Beckerman

Walt and Mearsheimer Are Ready for their Close-Up
From jokes at the Oscars to SNL sketches to “House of Cards,” pop culture has integrated the idea of a powerful and nefarious Jewish lobby undermining America’s interests.Read More

Lapid to Haredim: 'You Won'

By Gal Beckerman

A fascinating speech that Yair Lapid delivered last year has emerged. It offers a glimpse into his views on religion and secularity in Israel, and specifically on the role the Haredim play and will continue to play in Israeli society.Read More



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