Israeli society
Europe, Israel, and the medical record of a nation - opinion
Different faces, different ailments. Yet by the fourth pharmacy, the names had stopped sounding like unrelated prescriptions. Heard together, they suggested a kind of national medical record.
Israel's haredi divide has become a test of national unity - opinion
Future Israel (Part III): Addressing societal challenges - opinion
Israeli society must reclaim the Torah’s moral core - opinion
Socioeconomic intervention needed to save haredi periphery towns - opinion
Haredi women in the periphery are more educated, with increased matriculation certificates or academic degrees: 41% vs 34% in the center. Geography itself has a tangible effect on haredi lifestyles.
‘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
In an age of AI warfare and online manipulation, Israel’s next line of defense is a cyber-literate public.
Israel faces tough choices over haredi draft exemptions, legal expert warns - interview
Legal expert Shlomit Ravitsky Tur-Paz warns that Israel’s draft bill for the Haredi community may entrench societal divisions and worsen long-term challenges for the economy and military.
Human Rights Day: How ancient Jewish values meet modern universal duties - opinion
If each of us commits to our duties, we can build a society grounded in mutual respect, responsibility, and peace.
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.
