Israeli society
Strength and strain: Israel’s defense and societal resilience in the long war with Iran - editorial
Israel’s confrontation with Iran requires military precision and societal resilience. As the war drags on, how can Israel maintain strength without ignoring the toll on its people?
Ori Ansbacher was brutally murdered 7 years ago – and faded from public memory - opinion
Socioeconomic intervention needed to save haredi periphery towns - opinion
‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll
Israeli-Americans need to vote with Israel in mind in 2024 - opinion
American citizens of Israel and the United States, whether you feel more American, more Israeli or just Jewish, your vote may be decisive in determining the long term future of Israel.
Seeking normalcy and increased resilience, Israeli families turn to summer camp
Summer camps in Israel are adopting new operations to support kids affected by the war and adding multiple security measures, while summer programs aimed at promoting dialogue face new challenges.
Sharing the burden: How the ultra-Orthodox can serve in the IDF
If we are each responsible for each other’s well-being, then they must not shirk their duty to defend the country that supports them.
IDI study uncovers illegal employment among haredi Yeshiva students
"This study sheds light on the complex relationship between religious obligations and economic activity among young Haredi men," Gordon explained.
Beyond simple charity: A nonprofit empowers the poor to become independent
‘I don’t think there was any other time that a bill passed in Israel with no objections.’
Kesher Yehudi: Promoting Jewish unity through study
Kesher Yehudi is a social movement born in response to the rift tearing apart Israeli society.
Israel Police crumbling under responsibility of containing protests, protecting Israelis - analysis
One of the tools used to police protests is horses, and there have been a number of incidents in which this has led to the injury of protesters.
Bereaved Israeli families may now add ‘May God avenge his blood’ to soldiers’ gravestones
Some Israelis have aired misgivings about the change — “There’s a format for IDF burial, and civilian burial is an option” where the family can choose what to inscribe on the gravestone.
Could pages from the Talmud assist in dealing with problems Israel has today? - opinion
As much as many of us might like things to be black and white or exactly fit how we think the world should be, life is rarely ever like that.
Grapevine June 30, 2024: Remembering Joe Lieberman
Israel is an extremely polarized society in many ways. While young men of 19 and 20 are dying daily on the battlefield, people of the third age are passing the 100-year benchmark.
