Nitzan Hamburg

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May 3, 2024, 6:13 PM

Antisemitism as a Symptom of Societal Illness

In medical terminology, an infectious disease is defined as an illness caused by pathogens capable of infecting a healthy individual. By this definition, hatred is a infectious disease, as it fulfills all the required criteria. A skilled politician, a master...

Mar 15, 2024, 7:24 AM

Free Palestine, Free Navajo, Free Aotearoa: The Hypocrisy

The glaring double standards that characterize much of the pro-Palestinian activism in the Western world demand our attention and scrutiny. As someone who supports the rights of Palestinians to self-determination and freedom from occupation, I cannot help but notice...

Nov 2, 2023, 10:20 PM

When Liberation Masks Hate

The dust had barely settled on the bloodstained streets of Israel after the 7/10 attacks by Gazan terrorists. Thousands of Israeli families mourn the unconscionable loss, and hundreds of kidnapped civilians are still being held in Gaza, including babies,...

Aug 3, 2023, 3:22 PM

The Secular Are Today’s Prophets

The term "Jew" has long been a source of contention in Israel. Its polysemy, encompassing both religious and ethnic identities, has spurred debates over what it means to be a "true Jew". In Israel, a prevalent belief exists among...

May 30, 2023, 12:09 PM

Antisraelism: The new anti-Semitism

The ancient Neo-Assyrian kingdom had a unique tradition that involved embarking on a war campaign each year. This annual warfare served as a means for the Assyrians to uphold their dominance over conquered territories and expand their empire. Interestingly, there...

May 29, 2023, 11:48 PM

Science and Mythology: Bridging the Gap

As a secular Jew, I hold the Tanakh dear to my heart, not as a historical or scientific book, but as a significant part of Israeli-Jewish mythology. Exploring its contents is a captivating endeavor, as it offers insights into...

Nov 18, 2022, 6:14 PM

Recognizing children to a Jewish father as Jewish

If the children of protagonists from the Tanakh were to come to the Rabbinate branches near their homes in modern Israel, they would be rejected outright and registered as "psulei hitun" – people forbidden by Halakha to marry –...

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Nitzan Hamburg is a writer, Hebrew lover and medical student.