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Andrew Silberman

Sep 30, 2020, 4:23 PM

“Ma Ha Pe Cha.” Thousands of Israelis chant rhythmically after each demand, belted out of a loudspeaker. Mahapecha (מהפכה) means revolution in Hebrew. Each Saturday night for weeks the people have fled into the streets right outside Benjamin Netanyahu’s...

Sep 10, 2020, 3:22 PM

Let’s Talk About Walls

A mural resembling the work of elusive artist Banksy depicting President Donald Trump wearing a Jewish skullcap, is seen on Israel's West Bank separation barrier in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

A Jewish high school senior sits in front of a scholarship committee, designed to see if he qualifies as someone with the intellect and sophistication necessary for the scholarship. They talk to him about politics, arts, culture… trying to...

Aug 25, 2020, 7:03 AM

The Generational Divides in how we view Conflict

Whether it’s the price of college, climate change, or the operation of basic technology, there seem to be clear generational differences in the ways we see the world. Historically, these generational gaps have largely been tame, but as we...

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My name is Andrew Silberman and I am 18 years old from Buffalo Grove IL. I will be living in Israel for the next year on a gap year program and then will be studying government and politics at the University of Maryland in 2021. I care a lot about politics and Jewish issues and look to share my perspective.

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