Society

The anatomy of complacency: What Kristallnacht teaches us about modern American ruptures

Kristallnacht's lessons warn of the dangers of rising antisemitism, political polarization, and the erosion of democratic norms in America.

A white rose lies at a temporary light installation as an action for humanity to commemorate the 88th anniversary of Nazi 'Kristallnacht' pogrom against Jews, at the Holocaust Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany November 9, 2026.
An Israeli soldier holds a smartphone near Israel's border with Gaza in southern Israel, November 23, 2023

Yom Kippur 2026: Does a text message or social media post count as a real apology?

The Israel at Heart current cohort with RUNI VP Jonathan Davis and Philanthropist Joey Low.

Twenty years on, Israel at Heart celebrates the Ethiopian families who made the journey twice

A historical look at how chance-based games shaped culture, law, and society in the Middle East.

Games of chance and society in the Middle East


Necropolis in Italian island reveals a multicultural Iron Age society

Analysis shows Greeks, Phoenicians, and Italians coexisted in ancient Ischia, forming a cosmopolitan society.

 Castello Aragonese off the coast of Italian island Ischia.

Divisions in Israeli society and vision for the future


Exploring the new chapter in Tel Aviv Museum of Art's Israel Collection exhibition

Inflamed Nerve is a profound journey into the intricate story of Israel in its eighth decade.

 ZOHAR TAL INBAR’S Boy of Light and Gold challenges traditional notions of beauty and glamour.

The Biological Will is a reflection of hope - opinion

This is our responsibility: to enable continuity, nurture hope, and ensure that the light of life shines brightly, even in the darkest times. 

 A DNA double helix.

From Swiss socialite to fame: 'Catwoman' Jocelyn Wildenstein ends in Paris

The world of socialites and extravagant transformations bids farewell to Jocelyn Wildenstein, a Swiss-born figure renowned for her dramatic feline-like appearance.

 Jocelyn Wildenstein at the 5th Annual "Little Black Dress" Gala benefiting the LA-based Pediatric Epilepsy Project on November 18, 2006 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA.

Deep divides between Israeli Arabs, Jews in social issues and equality, survey finds

A large majority of Arab citizens surveyed ranked violence and crime in the Arab sector as the most concerning issue, followed by anti-Arab racism, housing and land shortages, and education.

 Hundreds of Arab and Jewish youth in southern Israel took part in a march for unity and solidarity in May 2024.

From 'Vulva Stones' to a weaving sword: Graves reveal high-status of women in Viking society

Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.

 Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.

Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old agricultural society in Morocco's Oued Beht

The people who lived at the site were farmers who cultivated barley, wheat, peas, olives, and pistachios on the arid land.

 Tiznit province in the Atlas mountains.

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.’

 ELI COHEN, CEO of Pitchon Lev. The organization provides a voice to those plagued by poverty, representing them through advocacy and promoting legislative change, says the writer.

Tand’if Cleaning Cooperative: The Arabic cleaning group promoting social change

The Tand’if Cleaning Cooperative promotes social change and fights to offer an alternative to the exploitation of contractor companies.

 SHIRA MIZRAHI, co-director of the Jerusalem branch of Tand’if: ‘Jerusalem will continue to be complex for years to come, but civil society organizations generate hope and make a real and sustainable change.’