Society
Yom Kippur 2026: Does a text message or social media post count as a real apology?
As digital communication makes it easier to avoid difficult conversations, rabbis and educators weigh whether texts, voice notes, and social-media posts can deliver meaningful apologies.
Twenty years on, Israel at Heart celebrates the Ethiopian families who made the journey twice
Games of chance and society in the Middle East
What threat model did the UAE confront, and why should we care? - opinion
Neglect of Israel's Bedouin communities could lead to catastrophe, activist warns
Hagai Reznik warns decades of neglect towards Israel’s Bedouin community in the Negev could lead to a catastrophe, citing illegal weapons, crime, and lack of state support as key issues.
9,500-year-old communal hall uncovered at Çayönü, reshaping our understanding of Neolithic society
“The fact that the floor paint was renewed at least four times shows that the building was periodically re-functionalized and used” said an archeologist.
The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025
Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.
Embracing diversity, healing through Tisha B’Av - opinion
As we approach Tisha B’Av, let's reflect on embracing diversity in Israel, honoring each other’s differences, and striving for unity and respect.
Ancient sarcophagus of 'Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered' returns to Egypt
The sarcophagus, dating from the Ptolemaic period, belonged to a member of high society in ancient Egypt.
DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey
Study finds women and girls were key figures in Neolithic settlement, with maternal lineage shaping household burials.
DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China
The Fujia site shows two maternal clans linked by marriage, suggesting that nearly 5,000 years ago, women may have played a central role in governance and social cohesion.
Cultural Practices and Their Societal Impacts: A Global Perspective
AI changing the rules of the game, and those who don’t adapt will be left behind - opinion
We are only at the beginning stages of AI adoption, currently focused mainly on delegating existing tasks to smart systems. But soon enough, the very nature of tasks will transform.
Necropolis in Italian island reveals a multicultural Iron Age society
Analysis shows Greeks, Phoenicians, and Italians coexisted in ancient Ischia, forming a cosmopolitan society.
