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Israeli Sociologist Avishai Ben Haim Joins Makor Rishon with Weekly Q&A Column
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First reported by Srugim · Aug 13, 2026
What happened
Dr. Avishai Ben Haim, an Israeli journalist and researcher, has joined Makor Rishon to write a weekly Q&A column addressing Israeli society, Jewish thought, and cultural topics. His first column will discuss whether Prime Minister Netanyahu should be held accountable for recent October events.
- 01Avishai Ben Haim joins Makor Rishon to write a weekly Q&A column on Israeli society and Jewish issues.
- 02The column will cover tensions between Haredi and Religious Zionist thought and other cultural topics.
- 03Ben Haim holds a PhD in Jewish philosophy and has authored books on Mizrahi and Haredi communities.
- 04He previously worked as a Haredi affairs commentator for Channel 13 and wrote for Maariv.
- 05His first column will address whether Netanyahu should take responsibility for October mourning events.
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