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January 2022
MGSDII Through the Lens: Israel’s Success in Television!
Join MGSDII Visiting Professor and Creator of Netflix's "The Girl from Oslo," Ronit Weiss-Berkowitz, with Special Guest Star, Amos Tamam! The Girl from Oslo has become one of the most viewed series on Netflix! Join the MGSDII and creator Ronit Weiss-Berkowitz for a discussion about her hit series, what she is working on now, the Israeli television industry, and her role as one of Israel’s “leading ladies” of film and television. To register, please fill out this form: Community Co-Sponsors: …
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Israel’s English-Language Media and its Jewish-American Readers
Join the MGSDII's Latest Visiting Professor, Gilad Halpern, for a Discussion on Israel's Booming English-Language Media Industry Over the last few decades, the media industry has suffered a tremendous blow. Decline in trust, the collapse of a once-robust business model, and the proliferation of social media have all turned the traditional media into a shadow of its former self. In contrast, Israel’s initially tiny English-language media has grown exponentially. What are the factors behind this growth, and how does it tie…
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