‘They Make Genocide Jokes’ - Israeli Comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi on Racism, Zionism, and Palestinian Liberation

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• Neve Shalom 11 min read

  This is the 'Oasis of Peace' village mentioned in the article where Noam grew up - a unique intentional community founded in 1969 where Jewish and Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel live together. Understanding its history, founding philosophy, and challenges provides crucial context for her worldview.

• Mizrahi Jews 12 min read

  As a Jewish-Iranian Israeli, Noam comes from the Mizrahi tradition - Jews from Middle Eastern and North African lands. Understanding the complex history of Mizrahi Jews, their relationship with Arab culture, and their often-marginalized position within Israeli society illuminates her unique perspective on Zionism and Palestinian liberation.

• Iranian Jews 13 min read

  Noam's Iranian Jewish heritage connects to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, with over 2,700 years of continuous history in Persia. This background explains her fluency in Arabic and cultural bridge-building, and provides context for understanding Jewish life in Muslim-majority countries before and after Israel's founding.