Unity

An unimaginable idea: When does God ignore idolatry by Jews?

Rabbi Hayyim urges us to remain a unified nation; a people that does not block highways or burn tires, engage in vandalism against those with whom we may differ, or delegitimize other Jews.

OUR CHILDREN deserve a unified nation.
MK Zvi Sukkot and several others seen smashing a monument in in Kafr Madama near Nablus, August 25, 2026.

From the Altalena to MK Sukkot – the Smasher - opinion

An illustrative image of a ring light with a smartphone.

The idol within: The false messiah arrives with a ring light - opinion

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, holds a press conference with the party’s new member Yoram Cohen in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Enough is enough: Israel must let minority Jews lead - opinion


President Isaac Herzog: The unifying hero Israel needs amid a crisis of polarization - opinion

The polarization must end, realistic leadership is required, and the president of Israel can be the catalyst for change.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog speaks at a ceremony marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the United Nations in New York City.

Hostage deal: A time to stand and believe together - opinion

This is a time to bow in deference, celebrate together, weep together, stand together, and believe together. Don’t fall into politics, and don’t fall into disunity.  

 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Be A Mensch Foundation: Advancing dialogue between secular, haredi Israelis

The Be A Mensch (BAM) Foundation has been working for the past 11 years to promote tolerance among Jews with extremely different values and lifestyles. 

 A BAM facilitator (R) meets with secular teens at Amos Oz High Scool in Ramat Aviv.

Striving for consensus doesn't mean abandoning our principles - opinion

We live in a world where “my truth” increasingly directs an individual’s actions, regardless of the larger implications.

LARGE SIGNS in Jerusalem show former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, each with the words: ‘Unity Now.’

Distancing ourselves from civil war - opinion

Political leaders with a sense of responsibility, as demonstrated by Begin in 1948, would be warmly welcomed these days.

Ex-PM Naftali Bennett (left) and his FM, Yair Lapid, hold a news conference in the Knesset in 2022. After the formation of the short-lived ‘government of change’ established by Bennett and Lapid in June 2021, the opposition’s rhetoric in the Knesset deteriorated rapidly, the writer argues.

Israelis can only fortify the national home by reconciliating among ourselves - opinion

The outward fortification of the national home, which has been achieved, must be accompanied by an internal fortification of the body politic.

 COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER Shlomo Karhi and Kan Public Broadcasting’s Michal Asulin argue at a meeting in the Knesset this week on freedom of the media. A small majority in the Knesset has set its sights on the media, political freedom, rule of law, government institutions.

Smotrich’s visit to Nir Oz offers hope of unity, Netanyahu should follow suit - editorial

Smotrich’s visit to Nir Oz offers Israelis a glimpse of compassion and resilience amid ongoing conflict and division.

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference with bereaved families in the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on January 8, 2023.

Come together: The importance of unity on Simchat Torah - opinion

It is precisely at the one-year anniversary of Hamas's massacre that the holiday of Simchat Torah comes along, with its unique message about the centrality of unity.

 An illustrative image of Jews celebrating with Torah scrolls on Simchat Torah.

Over 1,000 chess players shatter Israeli record in simultaneous chess game in Jerusalem

1,004 chess players flood Safra Square to play their beloved game while calling for unity

 Over 1,000 players of all different levels sat in a symbolic formation, a yellow ribbon to “bring them home,” as they played games of chess.

What are we willing to sacrifice for genuine cohesion? - opinion

Unity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a challenge that demands real sacrifice.

 PEOPLE SIGN The Covenant of Unity and Hope, in Latrun, on Independence Day in May.