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Salome returns to the Israeli Opera
Richard Strauss's opera Salome returns to the Israeli Opera stage this month, with performances May 8-18th, featuring two casts of Israeli and international artists. Conductor Dan Ettinger, Music Director of the Israeli Opera and Israel Symphony Orchestra spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the powerful production, which is part of the opera's 40th season celebrations.- 10 דקות
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UK police set up team to help Jewish community but is this enough?
British police are setting up a new team of 100 officers, including counter terrorism specialists, to help protect Jewish communities across London after a series of anti-Semitic attacks including the stabbing of two men. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Dave Rich, Director of Policy at the UK Jewish security body, the Community Security Trust.- 11 דקות
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Is a resumption of full- scale war just a matter of time?
As the US-Iran ceasefire teeters on the brink of collapse following the US introduction of Project Freedom , residents in Middle East states are now wondering if a full-scale resumption of hostilities is inevitable. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel, about the attempt to end the Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump’s strategy.- 7 דקות
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Will Britain's Jews back Nigel Farage's Reform UK in Thursday's local elections?
Local elections will take place in the UK on Thursday in what some political analysts say could mark the end of Britain’s traditional two-party system. Reform UK lead by Nigel Farage has emerged as a significant force and is trying to appeal to members of the Jewish community. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Jason Pearlman, who is working to set up Reform UK Friends of Israel.- 8 דקות
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At Jewish Music Days festival, music brings meaning in complex times
The 14th "Jewish Music Days" festival will take place May 12-15th at Bar-Ilan University and the Ramat Gan Museum. The four-day event features lectures and performances that showcase the diverse range of Jewish music. Dr. Avi Bar-Eitan of the Bar-Ilan University music department, who will perform original compositions to Hebrew poems and Jewish texts, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal- 7 דקות
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Bringing Israeli scientists back home
The security conflict has presented challenges for Israeli academics in Israel as well as abroad. The non-profit ScienceAbroad helps Israeli scientists and physicians return to Israel. At a May 18th conference in New York City, Israeli scientists will be able to present their work to potential employers and academic institutions in Israel. ScienceAbroad CEO Nadav Duani spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal- 6 דקות
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Lawlessness in the Negev goes from bad to worse
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warns that the lack of governance in the Negev has worsened, leaving thousands of women and children in polygamous family structures, contractors exposed to protection rackets,and state infrastructure repeatedly damaged. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yoel Zilberman, Founder and CEO of the New Guard organization.- 8 דקות
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Can the Bennett-Lapid merger break Israel's political deadlock?
The first polls published since the formation of the joint list between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid indicates that parties opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will still fall short of a Knesset majority without support from Arab parties – even after the merger. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Gayil Talshir from the Hebrew university's Political Science department.- 6 דקות
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