Secular
In the shadow of October 7: How Yom Kippur has changed for some secular Israelis
The October 7 attack has affected all Israelis somehow. Some have questioned God’s existence. Others have gotten closer to religion, and sought connection to spirituality.
Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds
Bnei Brak Municipality allegedly blocked road with dumpsters before Shabbat in protest - report
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
Beyond the Headlines: What do people say after keeping Shabbat for the first time? - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Planning first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner, and not bitter about being beaten - opinion
But the real difference wasn’t the finances, at least from what I can see from afar. It was in the overarching vibe.
Tomer Persico: The evolution of individualism and collective identity in Judaism
Dr. Tomer Persico explores how the biblical idea of humans created in God’s image shaped Western values like individualism and equality.
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.
The Bukharan Quarter: A long way from the Silk Road
Neighborhood Corner: How a community of Central Asian Jews created one of Jerusalem’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says
"Without Torah students, we have no existence as a Jewish people. Without Torah students, the State of Israel cannot continue," Gafni commented, referring to the haredi draft law.
'Proud to be a Jew': Bringing Rabbi Sacks’ teachings to Israeli classrooms - interview
The brother of Rabbi Sacks, Alan Sacks, spoke to the Jerusalem Post about the new initiative to bring Rabbi Sacks’ teachings to Israel.
Israeli society is veering towards the brink of collapse – opinion
Israeli society is splitting in two, and the bridges, if any still exist, are collapsing rapidly. How can we repair our divides?
Could AI be the solution to Israel's ongoing conflicts and division? - opinion
Bringing competing groups together to forge that vision can already help the rivals of yesterday to become collaborators and partners today, to forge the world of tomorrow.
Religious Israelis more likely to reject Palestinian sovereignty, back annexation - poll
When asked, an overwhelming majority (86%) of secular Israelis said the deal needed to be completed until the last of the hostages return home.
