War
The fog of Israel’s forever war: IDF's Lebanon strategy stuck in endless containment - opinion
October 7 shattered the illusion that Iranian backed proxies can be managed indefinitely at Israel’s borders.
Yakov Schacht: How a Ninjutsu coach navigates life in Israel’s war zone
Independence Day: 78+1 reasons I love Israel - opinion
Winner Jerusalem Marathon 2026: A marathon of resilience in Israel’s capital
What happens to our brain when we watch "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race"?
Amid unbearable stress, many turn to reality shows for comfort, using others’ dramas as a way to regulate emotions and preserve mental stability.
Willful blindness: The existential stakes of the Iranian threat - opinion
While skeptics dismiss the declarations of Iran’s leaders as mere demagoguery for domestic consumption, history teaches that ideological adversaries mean exactly what they say.
The hard data: What happened to Israelis’ sleep during the war – and how it can be fixed
Data collected since the beginning of the war indicate a significant impact on sleep among Israelis, but there are practical ways to help the body relax and improve sleep quality.
How many missiles have fallen on the Pope’s children? - comment
As the pope urges restraint and condemns war, Israelis facing daily threats question whether such moral clarity reflects the realities on the ground.
From appeasement to escalation: Europe's dangerous Iran blind spot - opinion
In the 1930s, Europe watched a hostile ideology announce itself in plain language and chose not to believe it. Today, Europe is making the same calculation about Iran.
After 4 weeks of war, it is already hard to feel compassion for others. And that’s okay
There is something particularly complex about this period. If you feel indifference or an inability to empathize with the pain of others – it may actually be good for you.
Why complaining about the war actually contributes to national resilience
Politicians and even media figures criticize citizens who complain about the war and its side effects. A clinical psychologist explains why it is actually very worthwhile for you to complain.
We are living the Haggadah: The war gives new meaning to the story of freedom
On this night of Jewish history, remember that we are not only telling the Haggadah. We are living it. Let its story meet our moment.
Live from the mamad: Laughter is the best medicine amid war
Even comedic masters of timing don’t stand a chance if their set is interrupted by air raid sirens.
Three chessboards, one war: One month into the second Iran war - opinion
Beyond the battlefield, a larger question emerges: can this war become the catalyst for a new regional architecture linking Israel, the Gulf, and global partners?