Secular
Ramat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy
The city began pursuing an amended bylaw that would allow broader Shabbat commerce in certain areas, but it has not received the required approval. Until that changes, the existing bylaw remains.
Pareto vs the IDF: Does sociology determine army service? - opinion
Man attacked by haredi protesters outside Jerusalem police station after Sohlberg rioters arrested
Kosher certification in Israel: A commercial reality, not religious coercion - opinion
Time for Israel’s non-kosher public to push back - opinion
Even the hint of a religious consumer boycott can shut entire markets. Deals collapse the moment the “non-kosher” is mentioned.
Goldy’s Deli: Where tradition, innovation, and kindness meet - restaurant review
From inventive takes on classic Jewish dishes to large-scale Passover preparations, the beloved Jerusalem eatery blends culinary creativity with community spirit.
Beyond the Headlines: What do people say after keeping Shabbat for the first time? - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Planning first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner, and not bitter about being beaten - opinion
But the real difference wasn’t the finances, at least from what I can see from afar. It was in the overarching vibe.
Tomer Persico: The evolution of individualism and collective identity in Judaism
Dr. Tomer Persico explores how the biblical idea of humans created in God’s image shaped Western values like individualism and equality.
Days of Awe: Israel’s turn toward tradition - opinion
Increasingly, Israelis are forgoing the religious-secular binary. Instead, many are locating themselves along a continuum.
The Bukharan Quarter: A long way from the Silk Road
Neighborhood Corner: How a community of Central Asian Jews created one of Jerusalem’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says
"Without Torah students, we have no existence as a Jewish people. Without Torah students, the State of Israel cannot continue," Gafni commented, referring to the haredi draft law.
'Proud to be a Jew': Bringing Rabbi Sacks’ teachings to Israeli classrooms - interview
The brother of Rabbi Sacks, Alan Sacks, spoke to the Jerusalem Post about the new initiative to bring Rabbi Sacks’ teachings to Israel.
Israeli society is veering towards the brink of collapse – opinion
Israeli society is splitting in two, and the bridges, if any still exist, are collapsing rapidly. How can we repair our divides?
