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


Most Israelis trust local government over Knesset - survey

A majority of Israelis think local municipalities should be given more authority to better heal the divisions in Israeli society.

 WITH 11,000 employees, the Jerusalem Municipality is the capital’s beating heart.

Wine Talk: Do good, drink well

The Galil Mountain Winery is a winery of cultural and environmental caring.

The Galil Mountain Winery's vineyards are all in the eastern Upper Galilee, not far from the winery.

A source of hope for the youth -opinion

For over nine years, HaGal Sheli has mentored youth from across Israeli society utilizing surfing as an educational tool.

 FOR OVER nine years, ‘HaGal Sheli’ has mentored youth from across Israeli society utilizing surfing as an educational tool

What do you need to do in order to be truly happy?

About 50 academics reviewed tens of thousands of studies to answer the following question: What makes psychotherapy successful?

 REMEMBER THAT it’s a major mitzvah to be happy.

Israeli supermarket chain Yeinot Bitan to invest NIS 40m in Carrefour conversion

Yeinot Bitan will convert 20 more supermarkets to the Carrefour brand in the first quarter of 2023.

 The Carrefour logo is seen on a shopping trolley at a Carrefour hypermarket store in Carquefou near Nantes, France January 13, 2021.

When Judaism considers the long term, it looks to the past

Our short-term addictions, understandable as they are, are obscuring our longer-term potentials.

“Longpath” thinking holds that you cannot consider the future without a clear accounting of all the preceding generations went through.

It's time to stop forcing women to hide periods - opinion

As a woman, I’ve become an expert at slipping a tampon or pad up my sleeve or into my pocket when I go to the toilet in a public place.

A colored drawing of female anatomy depicting a uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Menstruation, monthly period (Illustrative)

Grapevine June 19, 2022: Reviving Yiddish as part of our heritage

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 CHAVA ALBERSTEIN at an event in appreciation of Yiddish language and culture, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in 2018.

Helpi Volunteer Platform launches the corporate volunteer award

Three leading companies in social action: Denya Group, Kornit Digital, and Meitar Law Offices

 Helpi Volunteer platform

We must learn to consider narratives opposed to our world view - opinion

A senior executive of an NGO praised The Jerusalem Post and said it wasn't a serious paper within minutes in response to two separate articles.

 Young Jewish men hold Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City on Jerusalem Day on Sunday.