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
IDI study uncovers illegal employment among haredi Yeshiva students
"This study sheds light on the complex relationship between religious obligations and economic activity among young Haredi men," Gordon explained.
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.’
Kesher Yehudi: Promoting Jewish unity through study
Kesher Yehudi is a social movement born in response to the rift tearing apart Israeli society.
Israel Police crumbling under responsibility of containing protests, protecting Israelis - analysis
One of the tools used to police protests is horses, and there have been a number of incidents in which this has led to the injury of protesters.
Bereaved Israeli families may now add ‘May God avenge his blood’ to soldiers’ gravestones
Some Israelis have aired misgivings about the change — “There’s a format for IDF burial, and civilian burial is an option” where the family can choose what to inscribe on the gravestone.
Could pages from the Talmud assist in dealing with problems Israel has today? - opinion
As much as many of us might like things to be black and white or exactly fit how we think the world should be, life is rarely ever like that.
Grapevine June 30, 2024: Remembering Joe Lieberman
Israel is an extremely polarized society in many ways. While young men of 19 and 20 are dying daily on the battlefield, people of the third age are passing the 100-year benchmark.
Despite disconnection from rabbinic authorities, Israelis still seek out spirituality - opinion
As we hope for better days, leaders concerned with preserving Israel’s strong Jewish identity need to find a way for religious life to flourish without coercion.
Language development gaps widening among young Israeli children due to gov’t errors, lack of equity
Ensuring access to quality educational and healthcare frameworks for every child, regardless of their socioeconomic status, will provide an equal starting point, benefiting the children and society.
‘Disappearing Bible Campaign’ advocates for comprehensive Bible studies among Israelis - opinion
Bible studies were part of the curriculum until high school matriculation exam in every Israeli state school, but the learning scope and definition as a mandatory subject had not changed until now.
