Religion
Parashat Ki Tavo: The finest generation
Elul's call to confession requires more than admitting failure. Authentic teshuva also means recognizing personal growth and the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of this generation.
Parashat Ki Tavo: The power of joy
The E1 area: The strategic link between Jerusalem and Israel’s eastern border - opinion
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
Haredi conscription debate threatens long-standing Israeli coalitions - opinion
Ultra-Orthodox parties face mounting political backlash as Israel’s war strains the reserve system and coalition stability.
Antisemitism has returned after October 7, despite decades of remembrance - opinion
Examining the surge in antisemitism after October 7 and the broader cultural and historical dynamics behind it.
New York: From freedom and pluralism to hatred, antisemitism - opinion
The great tragedy is that this hatred is now disguised in seemingly moral language. Instead of shouting “Jews out,” people speak of “colonialist Zionism.”
America’s National Shabbat: An invitation Jews cannot afford to miss - opinion
Trump’s call for a national Shabbat highlights a growing Judeo-Christian alliance and a new cultural moment in America.
Jerusalem Day: Israelis cannot afford to take a united Jerusalem for granted - opinion
Jerusalem Day should be appreciated and celebrated in all its manifestations – as a historic achievement, a political challenge, and a spiritual opportunity.
Why keep the Sabbath? - opinion
US President Donald Trump urged Jewish Americans to observe a national Sabbath, a rare and monumental statement that brought the importance of keeping the holiday to light.
Jerusalem Day: The Israeli capital's eternal bond with the Jewish people - opinion
As Jerusalem Day approaches, the Western Wall stands once again as a symbol of Jewish longing, prayer, and togetherness.
Law of return reform reignites debate over Jewish identity in Israel - opinion
A controversial bill challenges the inclusivity of Israel’s Law of Return and sparks Diaspora tensions.
How Shabbat became part of Trump's 250th US anniversary celebration - opinion
The elevation of Shabbat in America 250 prompts reflection on whether modern Jewish identity can survive without its traditional foundations.
Any Iran deal without proxy restrictions is strategic surrender - opinion
A new nuclear deal may calm markets, but it could embolden Iran’s regime and its regional proxies.
