Merav Michaeli
Merav Michaeli | |
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Date of birth | 24 November 1966 |
Place of birth | Petah Tikva, Israel |
Knessets | 19, 20 |
Faction represented in Knesset | |
2013–2015 | Labor Party |
2015– | Zionist Union |
Merav Michaeli (Hebrew: מירב מיכאלי; 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.
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
- 1 2 "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
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