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On the 28th consecutive week of protests against a proposed judicial overhaul in Israel, supporters, including Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana...

This article discusses the ongoing protests in Israel against a proposed judicial overhaul. The protesters are concerned about potential amendments to the re...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the subject of Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Settlers are a pro...

Israel's settlers in the West Bank hold significant influence in Israeli politics and global affairs. Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Ha...

In this article, the authors discuss the recent protest movement in Israel and the challenge of sustaining its momentum. They explore the possibility of leve...

After prolonged weekly protests in Israel, concerns about protest fatigue arise. Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the potent...

In recent years, Israel's Haredi community has shifted from the political margins to a position of significant power and influence, sparking debates about it...

Israel's Haredi community has experienced a significant increase in power and influence, moving from the political periphery to the center of Israeli public ...

In this article, the authors discuss the dilemma faced by Zionists when it comes to acknowledging the Nakba, or "catastrophe," referring to the displacement ...

The discussion explores whether Zionists can address the Nakba, the Palestinian catastrophe of 1948, while also upholding Israel's legitimacy. There is a per...

In this text, the authors discuss the evolving nature of the religious Zionist demographic in Israel. While this group historically focused on security, terr...

The religious Zionist community, comprising 10% of Israel's population, is becoming increasingly influential and is transitioning from a focus on security an...

As Israel approaches its 75th anniversary, there is anxiety in Israeli society about the potential impact of judicial reform on democracy and the unity of a ...

As Israel approaches its 75th anniversary, many Israelis are feeling anxious about the future. They are concerned about the potential impact of judicial refo...

In this discussion between Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, the question of whether funding from Jews in the Diaspora is problematic is explored. The ...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the complexities of funding from Jews in the Diaspora for Israel and question if there are situations where su...

The recent massive protests in Israel have caused Netanyahu's government to halt its judicial reform plans temporarily. Questions arise about the trustworthi...

The recent protests in Israel have led to a pause in the government's judicial reform, raising questions about whether the current government can be trusted ...

President Herzog has called on the Netanyahu-led government to abandon its judicial overhaul plan and resume discussions with the opposition, but the governm...

President Herzog recently urged the Netanyahu-led government to abandon its judicial overhaul plan and engage in talks with the opposition to avert a constit...

The recent events in the West Bank town of Huwara, where two Israeli brothers were shot and killed by a gunman, have sparked a violent response from Jewish s...

Recently, in the town of Huwara in the West Bank, two Israeli brothers were fatally shot by a gunman, leading to a violent rampage by Jewish settlers who des...

In an open letter by Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis, the question is raised whether Diaspora Jews should engage in Israel's internal d...

In this article, Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis argue that Diaspora Jews should be involved in Israel's internal debates. They discuss...

The recent escalation of violence, notably a deadly terrorist attack in Neve Yaakov, coincides with a political climate where Netanyahu's government opposes ...

The authors discuss the recent violent events in Israel, including a deadly terrorist attack at a synagogue, and the political atmosphere surrounding the Isr...

In this episode, Jewish scholars Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's plans to we...

The text discusses the potential consequences of opposing Netanyahu's plans to weaken the independence of the judiciary in Israel, raising concerns about a p...

In a discussion about the relationship between North American Jews and Israel, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the chall...

In this article, the authors highlight the struggle that North American Jews face in reconciling their love and commitment to Israel with the increasingly an...

In this text, the authors discuss the challenge faced by Israelis in responding to the threat to democracy posed by Netanyahu's new government, which include...

In light of Israel's new government led by Netanyahu in collaboration with ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist partners, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi...

The Law of Return allows any Jew to claim immediate Israeli citizenship, but the definition of who qualifies as a Jew has been historically debated in Israel...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the complexities surrounding Israel's Law of Return and its impact on J...

In this episode of 'For Heaven's Sake,' Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the future of liberalism in Israel following the el...

In the aftermath of Israel's recent election, three Jewish thinkers reflect on the challenges facing liberal Jews in Israel. They acknowledge the sense of mo...

In the wake of the 2022 Israeli election, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the implications of the right-wing electoral victory led by Netanyah...

In this live event held on November 1, 2022, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli election campaign and reflect on the right's electora...

In this episode of "For Heaven's Sake," Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the political implications of Itamar Ben Gvir's potential role in an u...

The article discusses the change in position of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu towards Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right leader with ties to the racist Kahanist...

Israeli voters have been known to remain loyal to their political parties despite the campaigning efforts. Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Ste...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain examine the observance of Rosh Hashanah in Israel and its implications for Jewi...

With Israeli elections approaching, there is growing support for the Religious Zionist party, which consists of religious ultra-nationalists and followers of...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the effectiveness of Tisha B'Av, the commemorative day for the destruction of the two T...

In this discussion, the issue of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) aggression against American Jews celebrating a Bar Mitzvah at the egalitarian section of the Western...

This article discusses the recent dissolution of the Israeli government by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the role of truth in Israeli politics. Bennett ...

In this discussion, there is a focus on the diversity of Israel's coalition government and the contrasting opinions that surround it. While some view the gov...

Yom Yerushalayim, the holiday celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem, has become a polarizing event in Israel. The holiday was originally meant to symbol...

In this episode of For Heaven's Sake, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the relevance of Israel to North American Jews in light of increasing am...

This article discusses Israel's national holidays, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), and Yom HaAtmaut (Independence Day)...