Ben-Ami’s dream: paying tribute to Lorde with covers in Hebrew and Arabic

Ben-Ami’s dream: paying tribute to Lorde with covers in Hebrew and Arabic

Author, journalist but also musician, Yuval Ben-Ami was born in Jerusalem. He writes for a number of Jewish cultural magazines and has published some popular books about his birthplace. He likes classical music,  Schubert in particular. But since he listened to New Zealand singer Lorde’s first album, he has developed a true obsession for her. He said

Pope Francis’ encyclical is a renewable challenge to a static politics

Pope Francis’ encyclical is a renewable challenge to a static politics

This encyclical is a praise to Mother Nature. Laudato Si’ recalls the text most loved by environmentalists, animalists and all those who believe in an ecumenical Christianity. The defence of renewable sources, animal dignity, GM-free agriculture, and the condemnation of injustices and dominant powers characterising a technocracy that overlooks needs, consensus and the future represent a real

Pope Francis’ environment encyclical: “Humans must change their lifestyle”

Pope Francis’ environment encyclical: “Humans must change their lifestyle”

The awaited Pope Francis’ environment encyclical, probably the most expected in the recent history as to be searched, found and published in advance, has finally been officially presented. In the text, the Holy Father makes a plea to protect “our common home”, by combating climate change and other environmental damages, as well as by changing our development