Several TV shows offer insights into Israeli history, culture, and politics, shedding light on aspects such as the British mandate's impact on the Middle East in "Birth of a Conflict," the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in "Fauda," pre-state Jewish life in Jerusalem in "Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," mandatory IDF service among Orthodox soldiers in "Commandments," and societal tensions in "Our Boys" which touches on current events in Israeli society.

Lawrence Kaplan reflects on the enduring relevance of Moses Mendelssohn's work, "Jerusalem," by exploring Mendelssohn's discussion on the ceremonial law and its role in preserving fundamental religious truths in Jewish communities.

In this text, the author discusses the debate between philosophers Crescas and Rambam from the Middle Ages regarding whether God can command belief in His existence.