Society
Games of chance and society in the Middle East
What threat model did the UAE confront, and why should we care? - opinion
The language gap – and why it matters - opinion
Arab-Israeli educator Suleiman Suleiman advocates shared responsibility and coexistence
Spitting at Christians is wrong and dangerous - comment
Spitting at people – at their feet, their places of worship, on their clothes, in their faces – is bad and repulsive and unkind and disgusting and wrong.
Conformity hinders task performance in groups - study
The study’s findings reveal that while conformity does not influence group performance in stable environments, it hinders it in temporally variable settings.
From high-tech workers to tourists, Meir Panim draws volunteers from all walks of life
Grapevine September 10, 2023: Short-term posting
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Social cohesion is not an impossible dream - opinion
The basic yearning for social cohesion requires a reevaluation of the educational system.
How 'Barbie' earworm 'I'm Just Ken' brings toxic masculinity to its knees
In just over 5 minutes, “I’m Just Ken” resolves the narrative and emotional arc of Ken, transforming him from a petty, vengeful villain into a man who got caught up in society’s toxic masculinity.
Silence can lead to epic disasters in society - opinion
Self-criticism reigns supreme over self-censorship, especially in today's day and age.
Israel's saving grace is Israelis - opinion
A country cannot be judged by its politics or its politicians.
Israel's Herzog pushes for tone change in judicial reform clashes
President Isaac Herzog launched an initiative promoting civil discourse among the Israeli public.
A challenge called digital gratitude: Tipping
Tips and their amount are a matter of social custom and etiquette. This custom varies between countries and between settings.
