Division in society. The spread of misinformation. The rise of extremism. Centrism holds the answers.In an age of complex global challenges, extremism and populism offer a simple but fatally flawed narrative to a public craving a sense of normalcy. There is another way. Centrism has proven itself not only the most effective antidote to their dangerous brand of politics but also as a successful way to lead countries.Far from being an arbitrary middle point b...

AI for Understanding Subtext in Film and Drama offers a novel, rigorous, and deeply reflective approach to one of the most elusive problems in aesthetics and interpretation: how meaning emerges when it is not explicitly stated.Drawing on film and drama case studies—from Pulp Fiction and Bergman to Pinter and Mamet—Prof. Yair Neuman develops a structured methodology for uncovering subtext through a disciplined tri-alogue between the human reader, the text, and arti...

Shaylee put her little finger in her newborn baby’s mouth to keep her quiet. Shlomo sat on the couch and pretended to be asleep. Nasreen removed the laces from her children’s shoes. Mickey demanded that the terrorist keep his promise. Amit comforted the last patient in the clinic. Aner threw seven live grenades out of the public shelter. Emanuel made sure that a fallen soldier’s love letter would reach its destination.And it all happened on a single day, one day in October.Oc...

Can You Imagine a World Without Technology?In the year 2025, the world as we know it grinds to a halt. A silent force cripples the global economy, plunging humanity into a new dark age. Electricity flickers and dies, communication networks collapse, and the intricate web of technology that sustains our lives unravels.The Black Swan EventInvestigative journalist Peter Honigman finds himself caught in the eye of the storm, a "Black Sw...

This acclaimed debut novel takes readers inside the mind of a young and deeply conflicted Israeli soldier: "Israel's own The Catcher in the Rye"( The Los Angeles Review of Books).The Drive follows the emotional and psychological journey of a young Israeli soldier who is unable to carry out his military service yet terrified of the consequences of leaving the army. As the unnamed soldier and his father drive along the Coastal Highway to mee...

A "shrewd, elegant and illuminating" analysis of Joseph Süss Oppenheimer's trial and execution—one of history's most infamous episodes of antisemitism ( Times Literary Supplement).Joseph Süss Oppenheimer—"Jew Süss" —is one of the most iconic figures in the history of anti-Semitism. In 1733, Oppenheimer became the "court Jew" of Carl Alexander, the duke of the small German state of Württemberg. When Alexander died, Oppenheimer was arrested, put on trial, and...

Exploring the issues of the separation between religion and state in Israel, this book by Knesset parliament member Rabbi Dov Lipman lays out his vision for the future. Lipman was elected to the Yesh Atid party, which, though largely secular, calls for a more moderate and open form of Judaism. His is a voice of reason in the religious debates and battles that have threatened to undermine Jewish unity in Israel and around the world. Lipman has observed firsthand the polarization, extremism,...

For two decades now, the issue of privacy has been in the focus of public attention. Again and again, we hear news of violations of cyber privacy. The current state of events makes more and more individuals and authorities realize the urgent need for regularization and regulation in the field of privacy (or what remains of it). However, a number of questions remain unclear: What is privacy as a concept? Where and to what does it apply? Where does the private sphere end and the public spher...

Rooted in tradition, shaped by experience, and driven by creativity, Private Chef is more than a cookbook; it’s a life’s journey told through food.From the vibrant streets of Israel to the dynamic kitchens of Silicon Valley, a former economist turned chef shares the dishes that have defined his culinary path. Now based in Silicon Valley, he works as a personal chef, crafting custom menus and personalized culinary experiences for high-profile clientele.Each recipe tells a st...

"Encargos Comunes" se presenta como un proyecto editorial que resume, a partir de tres obras de arquitectura, la práctica e investigación desarrollada por la oficina de arquitectura Taller25 en torno a esta profesión y su vínculo con la clase media contemporánea chilena. Estas obras identifican y visibilizan tres demandas sobre la vivienda: una Construcción nueva, una Reforma y una Ampliación, realizadas en comunas que normalmente se conocen como "Pericentrales" y "Periféricas" de la regió...

"Conversations with the Earth" unveils an extraordinary collection curated by Dr. Yafi Yair, a psychologist and holistic wellness advocate. Through channeled sessions spanning two years, Dr. Yafi brings forth messages of wisdom, insight, and enlightenment. The material, directly transmitted during these sessions and carefully transcribed, encompasses diverse perspectives from Earth elements to spirit guides and even the Divine Feminine Hathor. The journey commences with perspectives from F...

Until two years ago we did not know the exact circumstances of our uncle Joe's death.In 1942, my father found that a few years earlier his brother had been killed as a volunteer in the Spanish Civil War. No more information was known. I was sure, however, that this 'unknown uncle' was a hero, and started a research to find who he was. While researching his life, I found many vital, exciting details not only about him, but also about his brother, my father Shmarya, about our family, ...