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


Days of Awe: Israel’s turn toward tradition - opinion

Increasingly, Israelis are forgoing the religious-secular binary. Instead, many are locating themselves along a continuum.

Preparing for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the northern Israeli city of Safed, October 5, 2025

The war for Israeli resilience: A separate, consequential battle at country's home front - opinion

The intense trauma experienced by Israeli soldiers and civilians will prolong the battle for resilience for decades to come.

EVACUEES FROM Kibbutz Nir Am, near the border with Gaza, returned home in 2024.

Traditional industries key engines of growth in Israeli economy, but lack PR of hi-tech - opinion

They foster our economic resilience, employs hundreds of thousands of families, and strengthen Israel’s connection to the world through its exports to hundreds of countries.

 Keter Group CEO Udi Sagi.

Memory and history: Quintessential components of who we are - opinion

As steeped as we are in our traditional ways of yore, we can adapt and change and incorporate new historical events into our lives.

AN IDF vehicle maneuvers inside the Gaza Strip last week. As Israel continues its defensive war to defeat Hamas and return our abused hostages, its reputation throughout almost the entire world devolves, the writer laments.

A danger to Israel: Our nation’s rift is an existential threat - opinion

The holiday prayer calling for Jews to be a united group carries existential meaning for the nation's collective future.

Family members of hostages from Kibbutz Nir Oz who are held in Gaza, together with former hostages, hold a protest in Carmei Gat, marking the 700th day of captivity and calling for the release of all hostages, September 5, 2025.

Protests or siege, when civil dissent crosses the line - opinion

Every single interest group thinks it can block roads and airports and besiege the homes of public figures.

DEMONSTRATORS BLOCK the path of the Jerusalem light rail during a protest in Jerusalem, calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza and an end to the war.

Grapevine, September 5, 2025: Lacking a moral imperative

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

KOBI HALPERIN takes a selfie with his former mentor Anat Heifetz in New York.

Israeli preschoolers who start early outperform peers, especially in religious schools - study

The researchers suggest that these differences might stem from Israel’s larger socioeconomic and cultural-linguistic gaps compared to the leading nations.

Preschool classroom

Emunah: Caring for a nation - opinion

Emunah works to provide tools, resources, and support to help Israelis find strength, both in times of war and peace.

LEFT TO RIGHT: The writer is joined by Tami Beck, director of the Emunah Sarah Ronson Counseling Center in Sderot and Tema Klausner, president of World Emunah.

Grapevine July 27, 2025: Changing the haredi image

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

HAREDI BOYS from Bnei Brak show their physical abilities.