Debate

As messengers raise their voices to criticize one group for harming another group, their arguments are more persuasive when they emphasize concern for the criticized group.

63.2% of the voters agreed with Heinz, saying that they keep their ketchup in the fridge but 36.8% of the respondents said they kept their ketchup in the cupboard.

Many Jewish organizations call for a certain antisemitic book to be banned. However, there are reasons to oppose this. Instead, its author should be debated.

In our highly polarized world, where facts are often ignored if they challenge one’s political worldview, are we capable of being objective?

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.

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

We need a constitution for the Zionist consensus, the writer says.

Zionists have always debated the future policies of the Jewish people. At the end of the debate, Israel and Zionists will come out stronger – just as they have during previous times of inner debate.

It is a mistake to believe that the correct form of protest is to prevent members of the new Israeli government from speaking.

A simple interaction between two individuals turned a Facebook post into a heated debate.