Merav Michaeli
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Merav Michaeli (Template:Lang-he-n; born 24 November 1966) is an Israeli Knesset member and a former journalist, TV anchor, radio broadcaster and activist.
Merav Michaeli was born in Petah Tikva.[1] She is the granddaughter of Rudolf Kastner.[2]
MK Michaeli is chair of the Caucus for Female Knesset Members, and a member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.[1] Prior to entering politics, Michaeli was known as one of Israel's most prominent journalists, an op-ed writer for Haaretz newspaper, and the producer and star of her own prime-time, documentary, and current affairs television and radio programs.[citation needed]
Michaeli has taught university classes and lectured extensively on the topics of feminism, media, and communications. A longtime advocate for women's and minority rights, she is known for her ability to consistently challenge conventional views and positions. Michaeli's inaugural speech in the Knesset may be viewed here.[3]
In September 2012, Michaeli spoke at TEDxJaffa on the theme of "paradigm shift", in which she argued for society to "cancel marriage".[4] In October 2012, she announced that she was joining the Labor Party, and intended to run for in the 2013 general election.[5] On November 29 Michaeli won fifth place on the Labor Party's roster.[6]
Her partner is the television producer, host and comedian Lior Schleien.[7]
References
- ^ a b "MK Michaeli in Israeli Parliament website". The Israeli Knesset. Knesset.
- ^ 'My grandfather did the inconceivable - negotiated with Nazis - to save Jews, Jerusalem Post, 2 May 2016
- ^ Inaugural speech before the Israeli Knesset, March 5, 2013 on YouTube
- ^ "Cancel Marriage: Merav Michaeli at TEDxJaffa". YouTube. TEDx Talks. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
- ^ Lis, Jonathan. "Merav Michaeli to Vie for Spot on Labor's Election List". Haaretz. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- ^ Azulay, Moran. "Herzog wins Labor primaries; Merav Michaeli 5th on party list". Ynetnews. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
- ^ Meet Merav Michaeli, the fiery feminist of Israel’s government, New York Times, December 23, 2015
External links
- Merav Michaeli on the Knesset website
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- 1966 births
- Israeli activists
- Israeli feminists
- Israeli Labor Party politicians
- Zionist Union politicians
- Israeli people of Hungarian-Jewish descent
- Israeli radio personalities
- Israeli television journalists
- Women Members of the Knesset
- Israeli women journalists
- Israeli women's rights activists
- Jewish Israeli politicians
- Living people
- People from Petah Tikva
- Haaretz people
- Members of the 19th Knesset (2013–15)
- Members of the 20th Knesset (2015–)
- 21st-century women politicians