Middle Eastern Culture and Arts – Interview with Artist Dorit Cypis
In this powerful conversation, artist and mediator Dorit Cypis joins Middle Eastern Culture and Arts to explore identity, diaspora, and belonging from her perspective as an Israeli-born child of Holocaust survivors who grew up between Tel Aviv, Montreal, and the United States. She reflects on Middle Eastern history, Israel/Palestine, Jewish identity, anti-Semitism, and cultural hybridity, while questioning how power, nationalism, and trauma shape the way we see ourselves and others.Students and viewers can expect an honest, thoughtful dialogue about culture, art, politics, and personal story—with an emphasis on listening, nuance, and learning rather than taking sides. If you’re interested in Middle Eastern culture, Jewish and Palestinian experience, or art and social justice, this interview offers rich context and reflection.#MiddleEasternCulture #DoritCypis #JewishIdentity #IsraelPalestine #ArtAndSocialJustice #DiasporaStories
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