Dialogue

When diplomacy falters, religious dialogue can still hold the line - opinion

Now in its third decade, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions hosted by Kazakhstan is a rare forum for dialogue across religious, ethnic, and geopolitical divides.

|ByAKAN RAKHMETULLIN
Eldridge Street Synagogue, New York
Attendees at the Declaration Signing.

Manchester’s Jewish and Muslim leaders sign declaration of hope, respect

The eight leaders promised to ensure that there is a viable and open relationship between the Muslim and Jewish communities and to work to develop difficult discussions and mutual understanding.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
President Isaac Herzog meets with Muslim leaders at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, July 7, 2025.

Reporter's Notebook: Herzog hosts European Muslim delegation

The group is in Israel under the auspices of ELNET. This pro-Israel NGO advocacy group helps its partners in Europe to become more active and more confident in countering anti-Israel arguments.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Attendees gather during a national dialogue, a key milestone in the transition to a new political system after decades of Assad rule, in Damascus, Syria February 25, 2025.

Syrians back freedoms, constitutional process at landmark dialog

Five members of the seven-strong preparatory committee are either in HTS or close to the group, and there are no Druze or Alawite members, both of which are significant minorities in Syria.

|ByREUTERS

Nitzanim launching emergency initiatives to support Israel amid war with Hamas

The organization is assisting Israeli nonprofits that are providing support to displaced communities.

DECEMBER 1, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Displaced children taking part in KKL-JNF activities.

Israel's Herzog pushes for tone change in judicial reform clashes

President Isaac Herzog launched an initiative promoting civil discourse among the Israeli public.

JULY 10, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog launches the Time to Talk initiative.

'Change your words': President Herzog launches Israeli discourse project

The "Change Your Words, Change the World" project's aim is to reduce the feeling of polarization in Israel, bridge social gaps and strengthen social resilience.

JULY 3, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog with the IACC's Ari Zuckerman and Tal Basachs.

Israel needs to return to the art of discussion - opinion

Since January and the unveiling of the judicial reform, we in Israel have experienced protests and civil unrest the likes of which have not been seen in this country in many years.

JUNE 1, 2023ByMEIRA LERNER
PROTESTERS DISRUPT an event taking place with Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman, in Tel Aviv, on Sunday. Their demands included calls for an independent court.

Israel judicial reform: How to make Israelis talk, listen to each other

To better understand how to foster listening and dialogue, I spoke with an expert, Yishai Shalif, the first Israeli-born ultra-Orthodox psychologist.

APRIL 28, 2023BySHLOMO MAITAL
Yishai Shalif

Now is the time for such an initiative, vital dialogue - editorial

A “Jewish Davos,” it will aim to develop concrete proposals for the Jewish future, as well as specific action items to promote their implementation.

APRIL 24, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]

Israel needs to have a conversation with the Diaspora

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Rabbi Noah Farkas thinks that the network of Jewish Federations can facilitate this type of dialogue.

MARCH 31, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
RABBI NOAH FARKAS meets President Isaac Herzog during a visit to Jerusalem

The protests have opened the possibility for dialogue, healing - opinion

These are historic days. Through demonstrations with whistles, drums, signs and banners, the protest brought a halt to the legislation.

MARCH 31, 2023BySHUKI FRIEDMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog meets with members of the government coalition and the opposition on establishing a dialogue to bridge the gaps over the legal reforms, at the President’s Residence, in Jerusalem, on Tuesday

Judaism is the foundation of Israel, not democracy, former chief rabbi claims

The conference, entitled "Reconnecting," brought together Knesset members on the left and the right with the aim of fostering dialogue.

MARCH 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, chief rabbi of Tel Aviv at a Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the fourth night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the Great Synagogue in Tel Aviv, December 1, 2021.

Amid Israeli judicial reform turmoil, Herzog paves way to compromise - editorial

Even though Herzog might not succeed in his mission, he is fulfilling the president’s essential role and we applaud him for it.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
OPPOSITION LEADER Yair Lapid has proposed that President Isaac Herzog set up a commission to examine the matter of judicial reform.