Secular
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
National-Religious men were found to have increased in service substantially from the start of the war until 2025, while the participation of secular men decreased the most of any group.
As I turn 80, I hope my life is and continues to be a journey that inspires others - opinion
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion
When Shabbat becomes a battleground - opinion
Israel opens first-ever mixed-observance seminary for Jewish girls
The year-long, post-high school program aims to bring together girls from diverse backgrounds for a meaningful learning experience.
Who is lonely? The Jew struggling with doubt - opinion
The writer discusses two Jewish atheists: An Israeli who refused to enter a synagogue and a US veteran who liberated Dachau.
'Harming deterrence': Netanyahu urges IDF to hide internal issues
Netanyahu told the IDF's top echelon that he plans to seek compromises before continuing with the next part of the judicial reform.
Why the sudden fears of an Israeli civil war? - opinion
The more Israelis are pushed and browbeaten into a system that seeks to repress and strong-arm their will as well as take away their freedoms and choices, 58% of them will feel the intimidation.
We need to think about how to tackle Jewish intermarriage - editorial
Regardless of one’s view of intermarriage, recent data make clear that it is a significant phenomenon that cannot be ignored but must rather be approached thoughtfully and sensitively.
70% of secular Jews in the US, 50% in Europe married to non-Jews
The issue of intermarriage, viewed as a complex reality of Jewish life, prompts questions about how communities should treat the resulting children.
Opponents of Israel’s judicial reform see parallels in Tisha Be’av
According to Jewish tradition, a string of calamities have befallen the Jews on the Ninth of Av. The destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE and the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.
How many Israelis think the national crisis will end in compromise? - survey
"The current survey indicates that the general public sees great importance in Israel's national unity, while the Israeli government has neglected this issue," said "Gesher" CEO Ilan Geal Dor.
'Parallel Lines': Learning from writing a fictional novel - opinion
Discussing the divisions and tensions between Jerusalem's distinctly separate "tribes" in a new fictional novel, Parallel Lines.
Atheist-religious tensions in Europe could spell disaster - opinion
A new clash is brewing in Europe. After years of tensions, the European conflict escalated last week to violence. But is this a conflict of secularism vs. religion?
