Israeli society

‘Disappearing Bible Campaign’ advocates for comprehensive Bible studies among Israelis

Bible studies were part of the curriculum until high school matriculation exam in every Israeli state school, but the learning scope and definition as a mandatory subject had not changed until now.

By AMIT MESHULAM DINAR
16/06/2024

Muslim fertility rate in Israel continues 22-year fall as Eid al-Adha approaches

Jerusalem has the highest population of Muslims in the country - with around 380 thousand people, which makes up more than a third of city's residents.

  L-R: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Minister Benny Gantz

When our leaders play politics while the nation goes up in flames

It’s imperative that our leaders recognize the gravity of the moment and come together in true unity: Israel’s survival depends on it.

10/06/2024

Devora Ruderman: A lone ‘Bat Sherut’ making a difference

Jerusalemite of the Week: Working at The Michael Levin Base, Ruderman sees firsthand the many experiences and challenges her fellow B’not Sherut face.

27/05/2024

Netanyahu needs to make a proper decision on haredi draft

Netanyahu: Stop playing tricks and get the job done; get Israel what it needs: people on the ground.

Isolated amid Independence Day: Russian immigrants face Israeli integration issues

Following the Ukraine ‘war aliyah’ surge, many new Russian olim are looking for understanding and acceptance as they navigate Israeli cultural and religious norms.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
15/05/2024

New documentary film on YouTube will explore Israeli grief post-October 7

Explaining the inspiration for the film, Rob Mor says, “I couldn’t wait another moment to not try to help them see a glimpse of light at the end of this very dark tunnel called grief.” 

Achieving radical unity means stepping out of echo chamber - editorial

This is not a cynical call for unity; our society has so much to heal from and work towards.

'He will be the destroyer of the country,' Eyal Megged says against former friend Netanyahu

"I don't think he was always a dictator, but it is possible that he increasingly developed the personality of a dictator, where all his thoughts are focused on remaining in power," Eyal Megged said.

By WALLA!
23/04/2024

Former Gaza hostage Emily Hand sings ‘Ma Nishtana’ with Kibbutz Be'eri children

The gathering at the Hostages Square on the first night of Passover marked the 199th day since the Israel-Hamas war began, and saw other members from the kibbutz at the event as well.

By URI SELA , YANIR YAGNA
22/04/2024
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