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
Secular groups warn: 'The war must not be used to push religion in army bases'
They say that allowing groups such as the Noam Party into bases violates the rights of gay soldiers, due to its homophobic nature.
Reciprocity must be precondition in secular-religious relations in Israel - opinion
Without reciprocity, the use of the concept of “liberalism” is mere demagoguery.
Israel's chief rabbi: Secular Jews have lower intelligence, are jealous of haredim
"They do not find satisfaction in life; everything is driven by the desires of this world," Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said.
When solidarity was lost on the most important day of the Jewish year - opinion
The hurt felt by the broad section of the Israeli public that is moderately traditional may have serious consequences for the struggle against the government’s judicial overhaul.
Can giving Israel Sundays off heal the religious divide?
Rabbi Warren Goldstein: "Introducing Sunday as an additional weekend day would mitigate the tensions and divisions within Israeli society concerning Shabbat."
Even with differing opinions, we should still respect others - opinion
It appears that in Tel Aviv, there is hardly a trace left of the deeply-rooted Jewish tradition within the public sphere.
Awakening the secular soul: Reconnecting with Jewish heritage
As Yom Kippur concluded in Tel Aviv, it's imperative to contemplate the emotions that engulfed the demonstration—emotions that ranged from frustration to anger and even hatred.
Israel opens first-ever mixed-observance seminary for Jewish girls
The year-long, post-high school program aims to bring together girls from diverse backgrounds for a meaningful learning experience.
Who is lonely? The Jew struggling with doubt - opinion
The writer discusses two Jewish atheists: An Israeli who refused to enter a synagogue and a US veteran who liberated Dachau.
'Harming deterrence': Netanyahu urges IDF to hide internal issues
Netanyahu told the IDF's top echelon that he plans to seek compromises before continuing with the next part of the judicial reform.
