Israeli society
‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll
Following a deadly year for Arab society, President Herzog visits Sakhnin, calling for unity, determination, and decisive action to fight crime and ensure a safe future for all.
In the age of AI warfare, Israel’s strongest defense is its people - opinion
Israel faces tough choices over haredi draft exemptions, legal expert warns - interview
Human Rights Day: How ancient Jewish values meet modern universal duties - opinion
Israeli bluntness masks a rich moral code that Western politeness lacks - opinion
Israel’s rough social style reveals a lived morality and authenticity that is often absent in Western politeness.
A symptom of adult failure: Why 40% of Israeli teens exhibit violent, aggressive behavior - opinion
Teen violence is a wake-up call. It invites us to rebuild the social fabric that has unraveled. The choice of what the coming years will look like for this generation rests in our hands.
Grapevine November 23, 2025: Safety in numbers?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Under Your Wings: A gathering to celebrate, support Israel's converts to Judaism
The evening offered a rare chance for converts to come together, share their stories, and celebrate the blessings of their journeys.
Israel won’t be saved from the haredim. It will be saved with them - opinion
The real challenge is not the existence of such a community but the erosion of trust and communication between sectors.
Freelancers in Israel experience 100% freedom but have 0% financial security - opinion
Israel's labor market is in the process of reshaping itself, with more Israelis losing out on social benefits and job security in pursuit of freedom in the growing "flexible economy."
Thirty-two Holocaust survivors, refugees, victims of persecution immigrated to Israel this year
The data by the Holocaust Survivors' Rights Authority takes into account the time period of immigration from the beginning of the year until its publication.
The reversal of leadership roles: The young are keeping the country afloat - opinion
While the government focuses on slogans, renaming wars, and attacking the judicial system, it is the young generation that keeps Israeli society functioning – almost entirely on its own.
Israelis tired of divisiveness and ready to move forward, but their leaders are not - opinion
We need the positivity that Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana demonstrated in their wonderful speeches in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
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.
