David Ben-Gurion
The war exposed Israel’s broken politics, resilient society - opinion
The war showed the strength of Israeli society and the growing weakness of its political institutions.
'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism - review
Israel’s critics undermine real accountability with reckless accusations - opinion
Israel’s legitimacy is under attack in the free world, must be defended - opinion
Simon Rawidowicz vs. Ben-Gurion on the question of ‘Israel’
While Ben-Gurion’s belief that the Diaspora would disappear is undermined by existence of millions of Jews in countries outside Israel, Rawidowicz’s argument has suffered over the past six decades.
Keep Dreaming: The view from the balcony
Inspiration from our first prime minister as we head off – yet again – to choose our next.
Jerusalem affairs: Kaf-Tet b’November
On November 29, 1947, the UN General Assembly approved the partition plan for Mandatory Palestine. People danced in the streets of Jerusalem and across the country.
Rebirth through aliyah
Aliyah Day (November 5) triggers personal reflections on the blessings of living in Israel
A South Dakota Jew became a powerhouse of the Zionist movement
Book review: When unremarkable is remarkable
Isaac Herzog: Modern Jewish challenges are safety, freedom, connection
For the past 90 years, The Jewish Agency has advocated for the security, freedom and connectivity of world Jewry.
Book review: In need of daring leaders
Ross and Makovsky use their insider view of negotiations to argue for taking risks for peace.
Middle Israel: Against a U.S.-Israel defense pact
Alliances should be sought as long as they enhance national power, and avoided once they replace it.
Historic Krumbach Torah Ark to be auctioned off in NY City
The ark, made by American soldiers for Holocaust survivors, helped renew Jewish prayer after World War II.
Book review: The forgotten prime minister
Sharett’s diary is a rare peek into halls of power, comical moments of a top statesman.
