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Nir Topper
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2 years after Israel launched this war following the most brutal massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, Israel can finally begin the long, and very challenging, journey of recovery.

Here are a few words about what transpired here from the perspective of an Israeli:
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Here are a few words about what transpired here from the perspective of an Israeli, my perspective
Today, after two grueling years of a brutal war that exacted unimaginable costs from Israel in every area of life, the fighting has ceased. The war—whose end, in terms of how, when, or if it would eve...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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"Friday Morning with Nir" is the most perfect tour series in the Middle East.
Start the weekend the right way - join me for a Friday morning tour.

​Upcoming "Friday Morning with Nir" tours:
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See you on a Friday morning,
Nir
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August 29, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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The northern shores of the Sea of Galilee are not just a stunning landscape; they are the stage upon which one of the most formative stories in human history unfolded.

Join me on Friday morning, October 17, 2025, 08:00-13:00.
Registration is now open.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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A short, surprising, and personal journey to a place where stories connect. A brief video, under 4 minutes, about a moving personal connection (at least for me) that is 2,000 years old:
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A short, surprising, and personal journey to a place where stories connect
A brief video, under 4 minutes, about a moving personal connection (at least for me) that is 2,000 years old.https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19ukNatZtQhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DNtQqJcWACw/?utm_...
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August 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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From the Galilee, where the gospel was born, to Jerusalem, from where it conquered the world: Christianity.
2 Fridays - 2 journeys that are one - Galilee and Jerusalem.
Sepr 12 | Oct 24 - Save the dates.
Both tours on these dates will be conducted in Hebrew.
Details and registration coming soon.
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Tsedek, liberty, a partition, a wall, a King, pc, a desert & peace.
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The Week of August 10
"The past is never dead. It's not even past" – William FaulknerThe founding of the Neve Tzedek neighborhood, August 14, 1887 Forty-eight Jewish families from Jaffa, led by Shimon Rokach, established t...
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August 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Fresh perspectives on the familiar, new discoveries of the unknown. Insights on society, culture, and history from Israel and the world -
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August 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A decision by an angry Roman emperor nearly 1,900 years ago that is still making headlines; a daring voyage into the unknown that changed the map of the world; and one athlete who embarrassed the worst empires on its own soil, powered only by his legs and his spirit
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The Week of August 3
"The past is never dead. It's not even past" – William FaulknerThe Bar Kokhba Revolt: The Fall of Betar, 135 CE - The 9th of AvThe fall of the Betar fortress symbolized the tragic end of the Bar Kokhb...
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August 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Have a great weekend and Shabbat Shalom from the Galilee
August 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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The end of July demonstrates that power is a paradoxical thing. Sometimes, the very moment it's proclaimed most loudly is the moment it begins to crumble.
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The Week of July 27
"The past is never dead. It's not even past" – William FaulknerThe Expulsion from Spain Reaches its End, July 31, 1492On July 31, 1492, the ultimatum given to the Jews of Spain under the "Alhambra Dec...
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July 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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May you find the balances you need.
(Photo: yesterday, Haifa)
July 26, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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847 years and 600 meters apart: the Crusaders and The Etzel both broke down walls in Jerusalem. And: Dylan, Armstrong, Rabin and King Hussein.
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The Week of July 20
"The past is never dead. It's not even past" – William FaulknerThe Establishment of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, July 22, 1099A week after conquering Jerusalem from the Fatimids, the leaders of ...
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July 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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One of the most fascinating and special areas on a global scale!
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Golan Heights
One of the most fascinating and unique regions on a global scale, from almost any perspective we look at it: geology, topography, geography, history, and demography. I have tried to briefly present he...
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July 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Nationalism is a modern religious war? Drama of 19th ctry, "The Sick Man of Europe", thousands of survivors sent back to Europe, a moment of optimism in space, a boycott of Olympic Games (less optm) and an intnl film festival in J-M. The Week of July 13: www.nirtopper.com/post/the-wee...
The Week of July 13
"The past is never dead. It's not even past" – William FaulknerThe Conquest of Jerusalem in the First Crusade (July 15, 1099)On July 15, 1099, after a fierce siege, the Crusaders breached Jerusalem an...
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July 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Endless analyses—what has led the Middle East to become a region where it seems no religious, ethnic, or national group is free from a deadly, bloody conflict with another?

Bedouins and Druze in Syria—a combination that held the potential to bridge divides and embody optimism.
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July 14, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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"The Alliance of Extremists": The Attempt to Impeach MK (Member of Knesset) Ayman Odeh is Not About Him at All. On the Contrary, It Will Only Help Him.
.... in Israel—this characteristic of a political system leads to an ever-deeper radicalization.
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"The Alliance of Extremists": The Attempt to Impeach MK (Member of Knesset) Ayman Odeh is Not About Him at All. On the Contrary, It Will Only Help Him.
In a multi-party-political-system, such as Israel's, parties compete with their neighboring parties, not with parties from the other side of the political map.The essence of a political party is to be...
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July 11, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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The best insights don't just give you answers. They spark new questions. Join my (quiet) WhatsApp channel to explore society, culture, and history from Israel and across the globe:
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July 11, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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The Mind-Blowing Judean Desert: David Flees from Saul, Jesus Confronts the Devil, and Monks See It as Paradise. And That's Before We Even Talk About the Dead Sea and the Bungee-Jumping Clouds.
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The Mind-Blowing Judean Desert: David Flees from Saul, Jesus Confronts the Devil, and Monks See It as Paradise. And That's Before We Even Talk About the Dead Sea and the Bungee-Jumping Clouds.
Israel, despite its small size, is characterized by a rich variety of geographical and climatic regions. Just a few examples of this diversity include the Coastal Plain, the Shephelah (foothills), the...
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July 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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How does art manage to touch us all universally? Does globalization actually make us search more intensely for our local identity? And how, in the most connected era ever, do we sometimes feel the most alone?

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The Week of June 6
"The past is never dead. It's not even past" – William Faulkner The Birth of Marc Chagall, July 7, 1887 The Jewish-Russian-French artist, one of the greatest surrealist artists, was born in the town o...
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July 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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When I tell my non-Israeli friends that in Israel - a Jew cannot marry a non-Jew - they think I'm making a cynical-sarcastic-Israeli style-joke about 1930s Germany.

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When I tell my non-Israeli friends that in Israel - a Jew cannot marry a non-Jew - they think I'm making a cynical-sarcastic-Israeli style-joke about 1930s Germany.
In fact, I add, in Israel no person of one religion can marry a person of another religion.The relationship between religion and state in Israel is based on a complex and unique model, at the center o...
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July 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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An erosion of democracy worldwide, a decline in global freedom, a historic low in the democracy index & for the 1st time in 2 decades, autocracies now outnumber democracies.
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How Strong is the Link Between Democracy, Liberty, and Human Well-being?
Political liberty is not just an abstract ideal; it has a tangible and measurable impact on people's daily lives. Based on the assumption that there is a positive correlation between the level of free...
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July 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Shabbat Shalom from the Galilee
July 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I've gathered some of these moments—about dreams, reality, and the way a single event can resonate for decades—in a short article, with my own thoughts and insights.

Join me for a short, thought-provoking read
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The Week of June 29
"The past is never dead. It's not even past" – William FaulknerAdoption of the United States Declaration of IndependenceJuly 4, 1776The Second Continental Congress formally adopts the Declaration of I...
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July 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Go beyond the headlines, enrich your curiosity.
Join my (quiet) WhatsApp channel - fresh perspectives and researched insights on society, culture & history in Israel and around the world.
All content is in both English and Hebrew. I'd love to have you there: whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
July 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Hi,
Keep your mind fresh and curious. You're invited to join my (quiet) WhatsApp channel. It will give you a ping whenever I'm looking for attention.
I always write in both English and Hebrew.
Here’s the link to join my (quiet) WhatsApp channel:
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June 30, 2025 at 4:56 AM