Jonathan Davis, at The Blogs

Jun 3, 2024, 10:19 PM

Commemorating the Heroic Journey of Ethiopian Jews

On the 28th of Iyar, this year falling on June 10th, We will be holding a special ceremony at Reichman University in order to commemorate the Ethiopian Jews who perished on their way to Israel. The government of the...

May 12, 2024, 12:16 PM

On the eve of Israel’s Memorial Day

The eve of Israel Memorial Day for the Fallen is a time to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those that served and paid the ultimate price. Their dedication to the country is a testament to their courage...

May 2, 2024, 7:55 PM

Letter on Overseas Campus Antisemitism and anti-Zionism

Come join us at the Raphael Recanati International School at Reichman University (formerly IDC Herzliya) in Herzliya, Israel the largest international school in the State, proudly granting full undergraduate and graduate academic degrees instructed entirely in English. For those...

Mar 6, 2024, 12:03 PM

Campus resilience and the rise of woke culture

The rise of “Woke Culture,” “Cancel Culture,” and the erosion of traditional values have left students on many campuses grappling with a sense of unease and apprehension. Of particular concern is the surge in instances of anti-Zionism and antisemitism,...

Feb 6, 2024, 12:02 PM

Campus Challenges Abroad, Opportunities in Israel

In recent times, Jewish students worldwide have encountered an increasingly challenging atmosphere on university campuses, especially those who proudly identify with the State of Israel. The rise of chants like "From the River to the Sea" and anti-Zionist slogans,...

Jan 7, 2024, 3:03 PM

Kibbutz Kfar Aza at Reichman University

Prof. Uriel Reichman, Founding President & Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Amanda Ronson, Jonathan Davis

Photo: Alon Gilboa

In the Heart of the Western Negev Situated near the Gaza Strip, Kibbutz Kfar Aza stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Established along the 1948 armistice lines after the War of Independence, this kibbutz faced ongoing security threats...

Dec 28, 2023, 1:20 PM

Tribute to Joseph Gitarts z”l

Yesterday afternoon, Reichman University and the Raphael Recanati International School somberly gathered to bid farewell to Sergeant First-Class Joseph Gitarts z"l, an exceptional computer science student who valiantly served in the Tank Corps. The funeral ceremony was marked by...

Dec 6, 2023, 2:57 PM

Rising Tide of Antisemitism on Campus: A Call to Action for Jewish Philanthropists and Advocates

From the early days in a public elementary school in the USA, I remember facing discrimination for being Jewish, and it even escalated to physical violence. High school wasn't much different, though I learned to stand my ground. It...

Sep 13, 2023, 3:25 PM

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A Rosh Hashanah kiddush amidst the skies of duty

We're refueling our Sikorsky helicopter when a military rabbi suddenly rushes out to us bringing a glass of wine

May 2, 2022, 1:06 PM

Israel’s Memorial Day: Graduates and students of Reichman University who fell in the line of duty

This is a very challenging period of the year in the calendar of the State of Israel. On Passover we remember that we were slaves in the land of Egypt, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the destruction of...

About Me

Jonathan Davis is head of the international school at Reichman University (formerly the IDC) and vice president of external relations there. He is also a member of the advisory board of the International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism. Mr. Davis also serves as a Lieutenant Colonel (Res) in the IDF Spokesman’s office.

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