Many in the Israeli Left saw the recent election defeat as a danger to democracy. But if the Left wants to win elections, it needs to let go of its anti-Mizrahi fear-mongering and racism.
A Mizrahi look at democracy: Impressions from a ‘Haaretz’ conference
March 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
What does it feel like to be thought of as someone who endangers democracy? Sometimes, all it takes is having dark skin, curls and a kippa. Thoughts on Mizrahi identity from Haaretz’s Conference on Democracy
Israeli Black Panther: Mizrahim must boycott the elections
February 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
Since the establishment of ‘the only democracy in the Middle East’ and until today, not a single election has fundamentally changed the status of Mizrahim. Now we must use the only tool we have left at our disposal and refuse to participate in the game altogether.
What Mizrahi activists really want: A ten-point program
February 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
Mizrahi activists have tried explaining their positions for years. Now, in the run-up to the elections, they lay out their political vision for education, land reform, health care and representation in a ‘ten-point program.’
Can a feminist Mizrahi woman find her political home in Shas?
February 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
By Efrat Shani-Shitrit Although it is run by ultra-Orthodox men and its path for social mobility is anchored in religion, Shas remains the only truly socially minded political party and is certainly the only Mizrahi party. One voter’s search for answers. A few weeks ago, flyers targeting the women of north Tel Aviv were posted around […]
Why Mizrahim don’t vote for the Left?
January 25, 2015 by 5 Comments
It is no wonder that Mizrahim vote for right-wing parties when the Ashkenazi-dominated Left has done everything in its power to exclude them. Want things to change? Start talking about Ashkenazi privilege
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