Israeli society
Strength and strain: Israel’s defense and societal resilience in the long war with Iran - editorial
Israel’s confrontation with Iran requires military precision and societal resilience. As the war drags on, how can Israel maintain strength without ignoring the toll on its people?
Ori Ansbacher was brutally murdered 7 years ago – and faded from public memory - opinion
Socioeconomic intervention needed to save haredi periphery towns - opinion
‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll
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.
Freelancers in Israel experience 100% freedom but have 0% financial security - opinion
Israel's labor market is in the process of reshaping itself, with more Israelis losing out on social benefits and job security in pursuit of freedom in the growing "flexible economy."
Thirty-two Holocaust survivors, refugees, victims of persecution immigrated to Israel this year
The data by the Holocaust Survivors' Rights Authority takes into account the time period of immigration from the beginning of the year until its publication.
