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Ariel Zellman
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Senior Lecturer, Political Studies, Bar-Ilan University
Co-director, Religion and State Project
Territorial Conflict, Politics & Religion, Extremist Social Movements
New Book: Religious Minorities at Risk, Oxford, w Matthias Basedau & Jonathan Fox
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From the bad place, but keeping it classy.
Image from film Borat: "My country... now best friends with Israel! Very nice!"
November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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A message from the family of Bipin Joshi, the Nepalese worker who was kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and then murdered by them in captivity.
The family of Bipin Joshi has asked to share the following message: "A week ago, we shared proof of life of our beloved son, Bipin. It was filmed in Hamas tunnels about a month after October 7th, showing our son speaking to the camera, healthy and strong. We held on to that video with faith and hope, believing we would see our beautiful boy smile again and return home. With immense pain, we received today the most devastating news. Our dear son, Bipin, the brother and soul companion of our daughter Pushpa, was murdered in Hamas captivity. The ground has fallen beneath our feet; words cannot describe the void left within us—a void that first opened two years ago and has now deepened forever. Bipin left us with excitement, setting out for a year-long learning experience in Israel. We never imagined that the hug we gave him that day would be the last. Today we can say out loud: Bipin, you are a hero! The grenade you deflected before being brutally abducted saved the lives of your friends. We were so afraid they would discover you were a hero and hurt you; we only prayed you would survive. Before you were taken, you wrote to your cousin, asking him to stay strong and always look to the future. It is hard to imagine the future without you, Bipin. Every flower in the garden we planted for you will remind us of you, every orchard, every field. You are part of Nepal's landscape, and now also part of Israel's. We wish to thank President Trump, the government of the United States, and the governments of Israel and Nepal, as well as all those who helped bring our son back and complete the circle. Bipin, our hearts ache knowing you will never know how hard we fought for you, that the people of Israel and Nepal fought for you, that the IDF soldiers fought for you. We fought with all our strength, believing that one day we would return home together. Soon, you will return home to your eternal rest, and we will continue to fight—this time for sanity, for the strength to wake …
October 16, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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#bringthemhomenow
September 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Anas Al-Sharif, Journalist, October 7, 2023

9 hours and the heroes are still roaming the country killing and capturing... God, God, how great you are.

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Anas Al-Sharif on telegram, October 7, 2023 9 hours and the heroes are still roaming the country killing and capturing... God, God, how great you are.
August 12, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Concise commentary
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Statue of Liberty in "This is fine" meme. Earth to Planet comics
July 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Fullbright PostDoc for US Citizens at Bar-Ilan University
Support up to 20 months (2 academic yrs), $95k ($47.5k/year)
$1.7k airfare incl spouse
Partial reimbursement for kids' education expenses/fees
Up to $9k relocation support
Deadline: 15.9.2025
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Call for Applications Fulbright Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for U.S. Citizens at Bar-Ilan University Academic Years 2026/7 Fellowships are open to researchers in all academic disciplines and support research programs in Israel for up to 20 months (two academic years). Benefits: Stipend: $95,000 ($47,500 per academic year for two years) Reimbursement of up to $1,700 for airfare expenses for Fulbright fellows (and spouses) Partial reimbursement of children’s education expenses and fees Relocation support of up to $9,000 provided by Bar-Ilan University Apply by September 15, 2025 Visit the program page on our website here, or the BIU International School's website here. For further information or inquiries, please contact: Kat Lacey Tel: +972 3 5213804 USprograms@fulbright.org.il
July 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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With the world on fire, here's a link to a video I did for Sage a few years ago on the mainstreaming of White Nationalism in the United States.
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Screenshot: Sage Video, Ariel Zellman on "The Mainstreaming of White Nationalism"
April 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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From yesterday and reported by multiple Palestinian sources in Gaza:

Hamas militias kidnapped, tortured, and killed 22-year-old Odai Naser Saadi, one of the leaders of the anti-Hamas protest movement in Gaza.
🚨 BREAKING: Hamas militias have killed 22-year-old Odai Naser Saadi, one of the leaders of the anti-Hamas protest movement in Gaza. He was kidnapped, tortured for four hours, and then executed. His body was dumped at the doorstep of his family’s home, with a chilling message: “This is the price for those who criticize Hamas.”
March 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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קול קורא לתארי שני ושלישי בהגותו של הרב יונתן זקס. במחלקות לפילוסופיה יהודית ומדעי המדינה, כחלק ממכון חדש המוקדש למשנתו של הרב זקס
February 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Applications open for candidates to join us at Bar Ilan University for research into the thought of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks! (MA & PhD). Department of Jewish Philosophy or Political Science, as part of the new Jonathan Sacks Institute.
Email Miriam.feldmann-kaye@biu.ac.il for more information.
#polrel
February 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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So these idiotic tariffs are about laying the groundwork for Canadian collapse and American annexation?
February 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The answer (obviously I suppose) is in the small text, combining conventional nationalist ideas with belief in the necessity of a member of ones Religion leading the country AND sacred texts taking precedence over popular will in lawmaking, etc.
January 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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We are hiring! Bar Ilan University Department of Political Studies call for a tenure track lecturer (assistant professor) in IR and/or Middle East Politics.
politics.biu.ac.il/node/1916
#polisky #poliscijobs
January 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Bibi Netanyahu today speaking from the Golan on the fall of the Assad regime:
“This is a direct result of the blows we have inflicted on Iran and Hezbollah, the main supporters of the Assad regime"
Gif of the Big Lebowski: Walter, you're not wrong. You're just an asshole.
December 8, 2024 at 2:09 PM
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This seems to be the thing we are doing now. Skircle.me
November 24, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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Big if true! Hail @sundayschoolsatan.bsky.social !
November 21, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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Age yourself with your first computer.

(Does this count?)
Alphie Talking Robot Toy
November 19, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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Now *dental record* confirmation that one of the worst people of the 21st century is no longer with us. May only evil people mourn his absence.
October 17, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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From @henmazzig.bsky.social on the other platform. Absolutely every word of this.
October 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Here's a shot taken by a friend for better size reference. Not as big as the ones from Iran...
September 28, 2024 at 6:32 PM
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Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #676,918!
September 17, 2024 at 3:38 AM
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Donald Sutherland has left the building. Goodbye to one of the all time greats. 😒
June 20, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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And since this deserves to be called out, here is the original post/er who has now blocked me.
June 13, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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Another "holiday" in captivity. #bringthemhomenow
יותר מדי שבועות (too many weeks)
June 11, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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This latter point has only truly been relevant for the month of May, but combined with severe undercounting by UNWRA that was apparently heavily understaffed at Kerem Shalom in May, the UN reported the entry of only 1479 aid trucks to COGAT's 6359 6/8
June 10, 2024 at 6:54 AM