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Who is Raja Eghbarieh?
The story of a 63-year-old Palestinian political leader who was arrested by Israeli police without charge
8 hours ago3 min read


Now More Than Ever: Let's Meet in the Classroom
A Message from Tslil
Jul 32 min read


A Day at the Israeli Civil Administration Headquarters: The Bureaucratic Violence of Occupation
At the Israeli Civil Administration in Beit El, Palestinians navigate layers of security checks, segregation, and arbitrary restrictions just to object to plans threatening their land. Some are denied entry; others are silenced inside. Still, they persist. Even when the outcomes are predetermined, their presence is an act of resistance - refusing erasure, asserting that these lands were never abandoned.
May 237 min read


Ceasefire and Entry of Aid NOW!
During the past several days, Israel has intensified its attacks on Gaza, following more than ten weeks during which it blocked all entry...
May 204 min read


Passover and the Pursuit of Freedom
As Passover approaches—a time to reflect on freedom and liberation—we're reminded of the ongoing struggles for justice and equality. Below is a letter from Noa, TINAUs' CEO, sharing thoughts on these themes and the meaning of freedom in these challenging times. The letter is also available in Hebrew and Arabic.
Apr 118 min read


Exploring Hebrew: A Co-op Member's Journey at This Is Not an Ulpan
I first started learning Hebrew a few months after meeting a wonderful person in Berlin whose family originated from Israel and who had...
Apr 43 min read


The Destruction Continues – And The Society In Israel Is Busy Judging Women
Women’s bodies are tools in power struggles, as Israeli society ignores violence in Gaza and the West Bank, focusing on shaming victims.
Feb 31 min read


Building Bridges Through Language: A Letter From Jackson to the TINAU Community
To our This is Not an Ulpan community. It’s no secret that this past year has been one of the hardest in our corner of the world. Hope...
Jan 92 min read


The Different Names of Jesus in The Land
Jesus is part of this land, and like all things connected to this place he has many faces and many names - it all depends on your...
Dec 26, 20243 min read


The Path of the Spineless to Power: Betrayal as an Illusion of Survival
History teaches us that in every period of increasing oppression, spineless people emerge attempting to crawl into the halls of power....
Dec 3, 20242 min read


What is the Sigd?
መልካም የስግድ በዓል!
Sigd, meaning "prostration" in Ge'ez, is a unique Ethiopian Jewish holiday of renewal, unity, and reflection on faith.
Nov 28, 20242 min read


From Progress to Peril: Why Women’s Rights Are Still Under Threat
Women’s rights remain fragile as violence, inequality, and systemic misogyny persist. The fight for safety and equality is far from over.
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Life Under Threat: The Bedouins of the Negev Resist Displacement
Bedouin communities in the Negev fight for land rights and recognition amid threats of home demolitions and displacement.
Nov 4, 20244 min read


A Night of Solidarity in the Jordan Valley
I stood in solidarity in the Jordan Valley, witnessing the strength and vulnerability of Palestinian communities facing nightly threats.
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Repeating History: Israel's Invasion of Lebanon and the Futility of Force
For the fourth time in its history, Israeli troops are invading Lebanon, once again under the pretext of "defending the north of Israel."...
Oct 16, 20243 min read


A Year of Compassion: A Letter From Noa to the TINAU Community
To our community of learners at This Is Not An Ulpan, As we look back on a year filled with unimaginable loss, devastation, war, and...
Oct 4, 20242 min read


The Struggle for Al-Bustan: Demolitions, Displacement, and the Fight for a Community's Future in East Jerusalem
In February 2024, Fakhri Abu Diab's home in Silwan was demolished. This post explores the impact of demolitions in East Jerusalem and local
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Hope Through Education: A Letter From Matan to the TINAU Community
To our community of learners at This Is Not An Ulpan, The war in Gaza rages on as the Israeli government refuses to accept any deal on...
Sep 13, 20243 min read


The Freedom to Protest, As Long As We Like You
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel Since the Gaza war began, the Israeli police have intensified repression of dissent,...
Aug 27, 20242 min read


The Matzpen Inquiry Committee on the Matter of the Military Regime
Our longtime partners from the Akevot Institute, alongside the brilliant Einat Weizman, have created a special production that brings to...
Aug 8, 20241 min read
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