David Ben-Gurion

For every bright moment there is a dark lining

There is a dark lining that continues to delegitimize today’s Jewish state in the eyes of millions of people around the world.

'Not gov't nor Knesset, but people determine': Newly revealed Ben-Gurion speech calls for unity

"This is the mission of our movement: to unite the people around the great things that determine our fate and future," Ben-Gurion emphasized in his speech.

Yitzhak Rabin

Rabin's strength brings hope to Israel on assassination anniversary

Yitzhak Rabin's enduring vision of peace through strength is more relevant than ever as Israel faces modern challenges to protect its citizens and future.

By SHAY GAL
03/11/2024

Rising above the chaos: Southern industry leaders fuel Negev’s economic revival

This annual event has become a critical platform for discussing how to overcome obstacles and foster economic development in Israel's southern periphery.

  President Chaim Weizmann

'Chaim Weizmann: A Biography': A revealing look at the life of Israel's first president

The facts of Weizmann’s life, fascinating though they are, yield in interest to the authors’ examination of his quite extraordinary personality and the powerful effect it exercised.

Israel must give up managing the conflict and choose winning it

Since the 1880s, Zionists have aimed to enrich Palestinians to foster peace. Yet, despite this approach, conflict and violence continue.

Editors Notes: A new generation of pioneers will redefine Israel

If we don’t seize this moment to educate for a better future, we’ll revert to our old ways, and risk further trauma and division.

02/08/2024
ISRAEL’S FIRST prime minister, David Ben-Gurion

Would Israel’s founders approve of modern Zionism?

What would Israel’s early Zionist leaders think of today’s state? From political shifts to evolving peace efforts, we reflect on whether modern Israel meets their visions and dreams.

By ALIZA PILICHOWSKI
28/07/2024
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We can operationalize the dream of unity into a reality

A Pew Research Center survey shows decreasing societal divisions in Israel, reflecting hope amid challenges. Fourth Quarter promotes unity through consensus-driven reforms.

How Ben-Gurion's pragmatic decision led to haredim draft exemption

David Ben-Gurion's 1948 decision not to draft yeshiva students shaped Israel's policy, sparking decades of debate on military exemptions amid societal and political transformations.

By ELI ASHKENAZI
26/06/2024
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