Israeli society

The murder of Yemanu Zelka: A chilling reflection of Israel’s growing violence - opinion

We are surrounded by violence that is intensifying without anyone stopping it.

PEOPLE GATHER outside a court in Lod, calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, on May 10, 2026.
Hadas Goldman, Chairperson of MAKOM, with Alon Wald, a board member of Ammunition Hil with Alon

Ahead of Jerusalem Day 2026: Leaders across Israeli society came together to shape a shared future

In her novel ‘Frecha Academait,’ Naomi Shloush confronts the stigmas around the derogatory term ‘frecha’ used for women of Mizrahi heritage.

Naomi Shloush's 'Academic bimbo' confronts Mizrahi identity in modern Israel

Arab Israelis survey the damage following a missile strike in the Arab Israeli city of Kafr Kassem on March 26.

In Israel’s Arab sector, war exposes a dual threat of rampant crime and no shelter


Human Rights Day: How ancient Jewish values meet modern universal duties - opinion

If each of us commits to our duties, we can build a society grounded in mutual respect, responsibility, and peace.

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Israeli bluntness masks a rich moral code that Western politeness lacks - opinion

Israel’s rough social style reveals a lived morality and authenticity that is often absent in Western politeness.

Outside a restaurant in Jerusalem, last month: There is a simplicity to life here, and a form of humility, says the writer.

A symptom of adult failure: Why 40% of Israeli teens exhibit violent, aggressive behavior - opinion

Teen violence is a wake-up call. It invites us to rebuild the social fabric that has unraveled. The choice of what the coming years will look like for this generation rests in our hands.

An illustrative image of a teenager with the word "HATE" written on their hand.

Grapevine November 23, 2025: Safety in numbers?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

ISRAFOOD HUSTLE and bustle.

Under Your Wings: A gathering to celebrate, support Israel's converts to Judaism

The evening offered a rare chance for converts to come together, share their stories, and celebrate the blessings of their journeys.

Converts share their stories in a discussion circle at the Under Your Wings event.

Israel won’t be saved from the haredim. It will be saved with them - opinion

The real challenge is not the existence of such a community but the erosion of trust and communication between sectors.

THE STREETS of Bnei Brak: The haredim are not a burden on Israel’s back; they are woven into its social DNA, the writer maintains.

Freelancers in Israel experience 100% freedom but have 0% financial security - opinion

Israel's labor market is in the process of reshaping itself, with more Israelis losing out on social benefits and job security in pursuit of freedom in the growing "flexible economy."

Illustrative image of an fired employee leaving the office.

Thirty-two Holocaust survivors, refugees, victims of persecution immigrated to Israel this year

The data by the Holocaust Survivors' Rights Authority takes into account the time period of immigration from the beginning of the year until its publication.

Holocaust survivors celebrate their bar mitzvah at the Western Wall, January 2020

The reversal of leadership roles: The young are keeping the country afloat - opinion

While the government focuses on slogans, renaming wars, and attacking the judicial system, it is the young generation that keeps Israeli society functioning – almost entirely on its own.

Students seen at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem on the first day of the new academic year, October 26, 2025.

Israelis tired of divisiveness and ready to move forward, but their leaders are not - opinion

We need the positivity that Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana demonstrated in their wonderful speeches in the presence of US President Donald Trump.

WE NEED the positivity that opposition leader Yair Lapid and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana demonstrated in their wonderful speeches in the presence of US President Donald Trump, last Monday in the Knesset, the writer asserts.