Israeli society

Israel cuts 85% of budget for LGBTQ+ tolerance program in schools

Israel saw a record number of 3,309 instances of violence and hate speech directed at members of the LGBTQ+ community in 2022, according to The Aguda’s 2023 report.

Israelis are yearning for nonpartisanship in time of crisis

A look at the data shows just how strong is the desire of Israeli Jews, and to some extent of their fellow Arab citizens, to place the country above all partisan, ideological, and sectoral divides.

By DANA BLANDER
25/03/2024

Israel's North, South evacuees have been forgotten amid Gaza war

As Purim approaches and we gather for the festive meal, may we not forget those compelled to flee their homes, yet steadfastly clinging to every fragment of hope that our society must extend to them.

By ZEHAVIT GROSS
23/03/2024

Jewish voters should consider ramifications of a Trump presidency

Trump's isolationist policies and antisemitism could put Jews and Israelis at risk.

By TOVA HERZL
23/03/2024

Director Benny Fredman talks about his movie about haredim, 'Home'

Despite of his pessimism about the fate of anyone who dares to open a store like his, he said firmly that Home is not an anti-haredi movie.

Are Israelis really as happy as the world reports?

National affairs: Anat Fanti, a researcher in happiness policy at Bar-Ilan University, said a powerful sense of shared destiny is a significant factor in satisfaction.

22/03/2024

Toddler mobility chairs bring joy to children in Jerusalem

TOM is about making affordable and accessible solutions for people with disabilities.

October 7 and the Gaza War has put a heavy burden on Israel’s social workers

During the war, the population in need of social worker assistance grew significantly—in the hotels housing the evacuated, in treatment centers, and in various settlements throughout the country.

2023 Israeli Democracy Index reveals mixed sentiments on trust and solidarity

The 2023 Israeli Democracy Index not only chronicles the current state of Israeli democracy and public opinion but also underscores the interplay between trust, division, and unity within the nation.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
14/03/2024
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