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Hallel Silverman

Liberal Zionist

Jun 9, 2026, 4:18 AM

Jerusalem Pride is not Tel Aviv Pride. It’s more political, religious and smaller. It has counter-protesters. This is not a parade built around beaches, parties, or corporate sponsorships. It is a march that exists because activists fought for the right...

Feb 11, 2026, 6:51 PM

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From the Kotel to Iran: Protest matters

Illustrative. A woman is arrested for wearing a prayer shawl at the Western Wall in November 2012. (courtesy, Woman of the Wall)

At 17, I was detained by the police for wearing a tallit at the Western Wall. Then I was released and I did it again. And again. Iranians should have the same right

Nov 24, 2025, 6:33 PM

Triggering & Brilliant: Slam Frank

Where satire, identity politics, and pure absurdity collide. I went to see Slam Frank in NYC. If you don’t already know, Slam Frank is an off-Broadway satirical hip-hop musical based (loosely, wildly, deliberately provocatively) on the story of Anne Frank....

Sep 15, 2025, 2:40 PM

Free Palestine or Free Publicity?

Celeb soundbites don’t free Gaza. Hannah Einbinder’s Emmy sign-off proves Hollywood still loves applause more than accountability. Last night at the Emmys, Hannah Einbinder closed her acceptance speech with “Free Palestine.” On its face, that’s a statement I deeply resonate...

Jul 3, 2025, 11:49 PM

Let’s Talk War Whiplash

Jews have been resilient for thousands of years. We’ve survived exiles, pogroms, crusades, blood libels, inquisitions, the Holocaust—and somehow, somehow, we’re still here. Not just serving, but thriving. Still dancing at weddings. Still making art. Still raising kids and arguing...

May 13, 2025, 3:17 PM

Edan, Pesach Sheni & 2 Blue Passports

Edan Alexander is home. After 584 days in Hamas captivity, he walked out of Gaza and into the arms of his family. Alive. Free. Held. His return is a miracle. His life matters. His story should be told with joy. And...

May 6, 2025, 6:35 PM

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Abortion, #FreePalestine & Hannah Einbinder

Hannah Einbinder arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Slogans claiming solidarity with oppressed women by pushing a false narrative are worse than just annoying

Apr 29, 2025, 7:26 PM

Nike, Don’t Just Do It

It’s the week between Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron. The week between remembering our six million murdered, and honoring our fallen soldiers and terror victims. The week when Jews all over the world are already breathing a little heavier,...

Feb 11, 2023, 8:08 PM

10 Years After Being Arrested…

February 11th, 2013 - 10 years ago today - I was arrested with my mom, Rabbi Susan Silverman at the Western Wall. Our crime? Praying at the Kotel while wearing a tallit (prayer shawl). Two months after our arrest...

Jun 25, 2022, 10:56 PM

Israel & Abortion

Israel is home to some of the holiest sites for the three Abrahamic religions. Its lands hold stories that date back to biblical times. It’s not surprising that most people think of Israel as one of the most religious...

About Me

Hallel Silverman is an activist and content creator. Raised in Jerusalem and living in Tel Aviv, she has become a leading voice on and offline for Liberal Zionism. A third generation IDF veteran, with over a decade in Israel Advocacy, Hallel has created and executed content for dozens of major organizations. She is an associate at the Tel Aviv Institute.

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