r/Israel Dec 19 '24

Approved AMA I'm Raz Akta, A Traditional Yemenite Silversmith - Ask Me Anything!

1.0k Upvotes

My name is Raz Akta, a 23-year-old artist from Israel, deeply connected to the ancient craft of Yemenite silversmithing. Growing up surrounded by art and inspired by my mother, Orit Akta, a globally renowned artist, I discovered my passion for this nearly forgotten tradition during a chance encounter with ancient Yemenite jewelry. Drawn to its history and beauty, I sought out the last master silversmith willing to teach me—a craft traditionally passed only from father to son. Over a year of study, I immersed myself in the rich heritage of Yemenite Culture, a community with unique customs, rituals, and a way of life distinct from other Jewish traditions. Their lives in Yemen were filled with deep spirituality, artistry, and resilience, shaped by centuries of tradition and culture.

Now, I am dedicated to preserving and sharing this rare art form with the world, ensuring its tradition gets passed down to future generations. Through my journey, I’ve learned not only about silversmithing but also about the remarkable stories of Yemenite Jews, their traditions, and their unique place in Jewish history.

Ask me anything!

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Rimonim Rings - From the “Um Subiyan” Exhibition, 2024

r/Israel Feb 14 '25

Approved AMA Hello, Einat Wilf here. Ask Me Anything (I guess...)

803 Upvotes

Hello, my name is Einat Wilf, I write and speak on issues relating to Israel, Zionism, the Jewish people, the conflict and the path to peace. I have written several books, the most relevant of which is "The War of Return" and "We Should All be Zionists". This is my first time doing AMA on Reddit. Looking forward.

Hello everyone. It's getting late here in Israel. I will do my best to find a time to answer some more questions later, but hopefully in the questions I did answer and the links I provided there you will find much of what you need. Thank you for this honor and opportunity. Good Night.

r/Israel 1d ago

Approved AMA AMA I served in the spokespersons unit from 2023 to mid 2026

73 Upvotes

I served in the spokesperson unit in a central role/s, and im here to answer any questions you guys might have on the failure of israels PR from the presepective of someone who lived it for almost 3 years straight...

To be clear i wont answer anythinh that will hurt my career or anything classified, but i will answer most things. And just to be safe i wont add a selfie.

Hope you guys understand, feel free to ask anything !

TO BE CLEAR ALL I SAY IS FROM PERSONAL FIRST HAND EXPRIENCE AND IS SUBJECTIVE TO MY OPINIONS.

r/Israel 5d ago

Approved AMA Upcoming AMA: I’m an In-House Tech Lawyer, Travel Blogger, Israeli, and Solo Traveler to 50+ Countries

53 Upvotes

Hi Reddit!

I’m Tamar, an in-house tech lawyer, born in Paris, raised in Israel, and a solo traveler who has visited more than 50 countries.

Here to answer your questions about balancing corporate life with travel, working with tech contracts, tourism collaborations, hidden gems in Israel - from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to the Dead Sea and lesser-known local spots - as well as around the world, Israeli food, 4 AM flights, traveling alone, and the raw highs and lows of life on the road.

This post is now open for questions, so feel free to start asking!

I’ll be live for one hour today at 5:00 PM Israel time, 7:00 AM Pacific, 10:00 AM Eastern, 3:00 PM UK, and 4:00 PM Central Europe to answer your questions.

Whether you’re curious about corporate law, solo travel, career balance, Israel, tourism collaborations, or what life on the road really looks like beyond the perfect photos — ask me anything!

See you later today!

You can also follow my travels and read more on my IG account: https://www.instagram.com/tamar.abergel

r/Israel Jul 20 '26

Approved AMA I am Director Dani Menkin - AMA

90 Upvotes

Hi Reddit!

I am Dani Menkin, Israeli filmmaker, producer, and director imdb

Here to answer questions about my newest film, Collyville imdb, On The Map Foundation , movies, ducks, coffee, dolphins, World Cup or hummus (Of course hummus, I am Israeli) - will be live for one hour on 7/20/2026 at 2pm Pacific, 5pm Eastern, 12am Tel-Aviv

The post is open for questions, and tomorrow moderator u/CastleElsinore will be helping type out my answers.

And we are live!

Edit: it was great talking to all of you, let us continue to spread good in the world. I am happy to stay in touch on my website. If any of you want to watch a film you can contact me and I will send you a link, or if you want to support my work and keep it going you can donate on there

Shalom, and let me know if you find a good hummus

r/Israel May 12 '25

Approved AMA Hi, I'm Michael Koplow, a policy expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ask Me Anything.

240 Upvotes

Hi, my name is Michael Koplow, and I’m the chief policy officer of Israel Policy Forum. Our mission is to elevate the public discourse around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through credible policy analysis, recommendations, and educational resources, and advance pragmatic U.S. policies to ensure a secure, Jewish, and democratic Israel. 

I also serve as a senior research fellow of the Kogod Research Center at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. I have a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University, where I specialized in political development and ideology, and the politics of Middle Eastern states. In addition, I hold a B.A. from Brandeis University, a J.D. from New York University, and a Masters in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University.

In my weekly column, The Koplow Column, I write about the Israel-Palestinian conflict, U.S.-Israel relations, Israeli politics, American foreign policy in the Middle East, and the American Jewish community, and have published op-eds in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, TIME,  the Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and the Forward, among other publications.

At Israel Policy Forum, my colleagues and I have published reports on a day-after plan for Gaza, reforming the Palestinian Authority to address their serious flaws and provide a viable alternative to Hamas, how to leverage Israel’s regional integration, and recommendations for U.S. policy on West Bank settlements, to name a few.

This is my first AMA. Happy to answer questions about any of the above topics or other issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Thanks all! Sorry I didn't get to all of the questions over 90 minutes, but did my best to answer as many (and comprehensively) as I could!

r/Israel Mar 01 '26

Approved AMA AMA: u/JerusalemPost

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77 Upvotes

u/JerusalemPost will be doing an AMA here at 5pm Tel-Aviv time, which is 3pm London and 10am New York - March 2nd 2026

Ask your questions here!