Secular
When Shabbat becomes a battleground - opinion
I sat on my balcony watching around 50 haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men and children harass a new cafe’s patrons and staff in Jerusalem’s city center, angry that it was operating on Shabbat.
Israeli organization's 'Secular House' opens in Thailand as non-religious alternative to Chabad
Ramat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy
Pareto vs the IDF: Does sociology determine army service? - opinion
Man attacked by haredi protesters outside Jerusalem police station after Sohlberg rioters arrested
The man, uninvolved in the protest, was pushed to the ground and suffered a head wound, Ynet reported.
Kosher certification in Israel: A commercial reality, not religious coercion - opinion
Dan Perry’s April 12 article is 'riddled with unsubstantiated, imagined, and inaccurate assertions.'
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.
