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MK Michaeli is currently Chair of the Caucus for Female Knesset Members, and is a member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.<ref>{{cite web|title=MK Michaeli in Israeli Parliament website|url=https://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=881|work=The Israeli Knesset|publisher=Knesset}}</ref> |
MK Michaeli is currently Chair of the Caucus for Female Knesset Members, and is a member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.<ref>{{cite web|title=MK Michaeli in Israeli Parliament website|url=https://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=881|work=The Israeli Knesset|publisher=Knesset}}</ref> |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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.<ref>{{YouTube|JF7CZFbwzsQ|Inaugural speech before the Israeli Knesset, March 5, 2013}}</ref> |
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In September 2012, Michaeli spoke at TEDxJaffa on the theme of "paradigm shift", in which she argued for society to "cancel marriage". In October 2012, she announced |
In September 2012, Michaeli spoke at TEDxJaffa on the theme of "paradigm shift", in which she argued for society to "cancel marriage".<ref>{{cite web|title=Cancel Marriage: Merav Michaeli at TEDxJaffa|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTf8jKMGsGE|website=[[YouTube]]|publisher=TEDx Talks|accessdate=November 10, 2012}}</ref> In October 2012, she announced that she was joining the [[Israeli Labor Party|Labor Party]], and intended to run for in the [[Israeli legislative election, 2013|2013 general election]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Lis|first=Jonathan|title=Merav Michaeli to Vie for Spot on Labor's Election List|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/merav-michaeli-to-vie-for-spot-on-labor-s-election-list.premium-1.473346|newspaper=[[Haaretz]]|accessdate=October 31, 2012}}</ref> On November 29 Michaeli won fifth place on the Labor Party's roster.<ref>{{cite news|last=Azulay|first=Moran|title=Herzog wins Labor primaries; Merav Michaeli 5th on party list|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4313786,00.html|website=[[Ynetnews]]|accessdate=November 30, 2012}}</ref><br> |
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Her partner is the actor and comedian [[Lior Schleien]]. |
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Template:Infobox member of the Knesset
Merav Michaeli (Template:Lang-he; 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. She is the granddaughter of Rudolf Kastner.
MK Michaeli is currently Chair of the Caucus for Female Knesset Members, and is 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. 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.[2]
In September 2012, Michaeli spoke at TEDxJaffa on the theme of "paradigm shift", in which she argued for society to "cancel marriage".[3] In October 2012, she announced that she was joining the Labor Party, and intended to run for in the 2013 general election.[4] On November 29 Michaeli won fifth place on the Labor Party's roster.[5]
Her partner is the actor and comedian Lior Schleien.
References
- ^ "MK Michaeli in Israeli Parliament website". The Israeli Knesset. Knesset.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Merav Michaeli on the Knesset website
- 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
- Israeli women in politics
- 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–)