Asians in Israel

News: Zigman’s ‘Émigré’ oratorio, about Jews who fled Nazis for Shanghai, has US premiere

Performed by New York Philharmonic, Émigré evokes a World War II-era sound reminiscent of Rodgers and Hammerstein; organizers hope joint project can ease US-China ties

Posted on March 2, 2024

Émigré is an oratorio by Aaron Zigman about Jews who fled Nazi Germany for Shanghai in the 1940s. It had its US premiere by the New York Philharmonic in 2022. The oratorio tells a fictional story but is based on the true history of 20,000-30,000 Jews who found refuge in Shanghai during this time period. Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Émigré explores the experiences of Jewish refugees and themes of migration, cultural exchange, and understanding between different communities. [Read More]

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News: "A political price must be exacted from China for its stance against Israel"

Political intellectuals and academics call on the Prime Minister to exact a political price for the Chinese position against Israel. But does Israel have leverage over the Chinese giant?

Posted on February 9, 2024

Ilan Alon, dean of the School of Economics at the College of Management, signed a letter along with other public figures and academics requesting that Israel reduce its relations with China. This was due to China’s anti-Israel policies, support for Iran and Syria, and refusal to condemn the Seven Martyrs killings. Alon believes that Israel’s international and trade policies should be based on how other countries treat Israel as friends or enemies. [Read More]

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News: Japan’s Itochu to end cooperation with Israel’s Elbit amid Gaza war

Conglomerate’s decision comes in wake of ICJ orders in ‘genocide’ case against Israel, ending strategic partnership that began seven months before Gaza war

Posted on February 7, 2024 • Other languages: he

The Japanese trading company Itochu Corporation announced that its aviation unit will end its strategic partnership with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems by the end of February 2023. This decision comes after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel last month to prevent genocide against Palestinians and help civilians. While the partnership was meant to import defense equipment for Japans self-defense forces, Itochu cited the ICJ ruling and Japans support for the court in suspending new activities under the agreement and planning to end it. [Read More]

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News: Terminally ill mother of hostage Noa Argamani hopes for final goodbye

Aunt of Noa Argamani, who was kidnapped along with her boyfriend from rave on Oct. 7, warns that Liora Argamani’s health will further deteriorate ‘the longer Noa doesn’t come back’

Posted on February 7, 2024 • Other languages: zh-tw, zh-cn

Noa Argamani was kidnapped along with her boyfriend from a rave in the Negev Desert on October 7, 2023. She has been held hostage in Gaza since. Argamani’s mother Liora has terminal brain cancer and her health is deteriorating rapidly. Her aunt fears that Liora will not have time to see Noa again before she passes away. The hostage crisis has deeply affected the families of those taken, and international pressure is being put on organizations to help negotiate the release of the remaining hostages. [Read More]

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News: Airport inspectors seize 5 kg of Asian snails from Thai workers

Posted on February 4, 2024

Agriculture inspectors in Israel confiscated 5 kilograms of large Asian snails from two Thai workers entering the country. The snails, which come from the genus Filopaludina commonly found in South Asia and Thailand, were meant for personal consumption. However, these snails can host a nematode that causes meningitis in humans when consumed. This was an unprecedentedly large catch of these types of snails, as the ministry reported only 9 attempts to smuggle them in the past 20 years. [Read More]

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Bubble tea review: Mochikva, Tel Aviv

Before there was Tea Wei, the best bubble tea in Israel came from Mochikva

Posted on February 4, 2024

Before there was Tea Wei, the best bubble tea in Israel came from Mochikva, another small and independent outlet, this time on Ben Yehuda Street in Tel Aviv. It’s still going strong, with friendly service from the British owner. Address: 89 Ben Yehuda, Tel Aviv Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday (except Wednesday): 13:00 – 21:00 Wednesday: Closed Saturday: Closed Links: Instagram Facebook Its milk teas are more strongly-flavoured than in Asia, but to this Western palate that’s not necessarily a bad thing. [Read More]

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Bubble tea review: Tea Wei, Tel Aviv

The most authentic bubble tea in Israel

Posted on February 3, 2024 • Other languages: ja

As Israelis become more aware of popular East Asian delicacies like bubble tea, more and better outlets are appearing. Tea Wei is the best bubble tea place we’ve come across in Israel so far. (Feel free to disagree in the comments!) Address: 21 Bugrashov Street, Tel Aviv Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:00-20:00 Friday: 10:00-16:00 Saturday: 15:00-20:00 Links: Instagram Tucked into a cosy corner of Bugrashov Street in Tel Aviv, this small and classily furbished outlet looks like any modern café in this city. [Read More]

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