The Stories We Tell About Israel — and About Ourselves

For nine years, a greeting card has traveled with me to every corner of the world where I have lived. But a few weeks ago, that sentimental card, which until now had served as a physical historical testimony, suddenly became a witness to the transformation of the global and national narratives surrounding the State of Israel.

I found myself staring at it and wondering: why, in the late 1960s in Israel, would someone write a holiday greeting card in English if it were meant only for Israelis? Or maybe, it also intended for the international community?

Read Tal's article in the Reflector.