The text discusses the potential consequences of opposing Netanyahu's plans to weaken the independence of the judiciary in Israel, raising concerns about a potential fracture in Israeli society that could escalate into violence.

In a discussion about the relationship between North American Jews and Israel, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the challenge of balancing one's allegiance to Israel with liberal values in response to provocative and anti-democratic statements made by members of the new Israeli government.

In this article, the authors highlight the struggle that North American Jews face in reconciling their love and commitment to Israel with the increasingly anti-democratic and problematic policies of the new Israeli government.

In light of Israel's new government led by Netanyahu in collaboration with ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist partners, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore how Liberal Zionists can effectively respond to safeguard the country's democratic values.

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 includes ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist coalition partners.

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.

Following Benjamin Netanyahu's return in Israel's elections, concerns have arisen over a likely far-right coalition placing controversial figures Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir in power.

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

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 electoral victory.

Israeli voters have been known to remain loyal to their political parties despite the campaigning efforts.

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain examine the observance of Rosh Hashanah in Israel and its implications for Jewish identity and the relationship between Jewishness and Israeliness.

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

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 Temples and the exile from Israel.

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

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

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

Yom Yerushalayim, the holiday celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem, has become a polarizing event in Israel.

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 ambivalence.

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

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore the importance of memory in the Jewish experience.

In this discussion, the participants explore the impact of the recent wave of violence in Israel on the relationship between Jewish and Arab citizens.

In this discussion, the participants address the impact of the crisis in Ukraine on Israel's role in the world.

The conflict and tragedy in Ukraine have resonated deeply with Jews due to various reasons.

In this episode of the For Heavens Sake podcast, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli response to the war in Ukraine.

In this episode, the discussion revolves around the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem, which has become a significant point of contention in the conflict over Jewish control of Jerusalem.