Despite a coercive Chief Rabbinate in Israel, a trend is emerging where some secular Israelis are voluntarily adopting religious customs such as wearing tzitzit, baking challah, or lighting Shabbat candles in response to the war in Gaza.

The text discusses the idea that the charedi community is becoming dependent on donations from philanthropists in the US, particularly for their yeshivos and kollels, but argues that this may not be the best approach in the long run.

In a discussion on Religious Zionism in Israel, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi illustrate the complex nature of this community, highlighting its role as both champions of Jewish Peoplehood and hosts for fundamentalist ideologies.

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the complexities of Religious Zionism in Israel, highlighting its strengths as champions of Jewish identity and peoplehood, but also noting the potential for hosting fundamentalist ideologies within the community.

The debate over whether Israel should be a Jewish state or a state for Jews is deeply rooted in historical, cultural, and ideological perspectives.

Tensions are rising in Israeli society over the prioritization of a potential hostage deal with Palestine, involving the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails and the duration of a temporary ceasefire.

The text discusses the growing tension in Israeli society regarding prioritizing hostage deals, specifically concerning the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons.

Tensions within Israeli society regarding prioritizing hostage deals, particularly related to the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons and temporary ceasefires, have been rising.

The text discusses the current state of affairs regarding the war in Gaza, highlighting the growing tension within Israeli society over prioritizing a hostage deal and the international community's changing perspective on the issue.

The article discusses the uncertainty surrounding the "day after" the war in Gaza for Israel, with debates between the U.S. administration and the Israeli government.

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expresses the Charedi viewpoint that Torah study is crucial for Israel's existence, opposing mandatory army service for Charedi youth, fearing threats to Torah study.

The author reflects on his 130 days of IDF reserve service in northern Israel, highlighting his unlikely friendship with a fellow soldier, Motti, despite their diverse political and religious views.

Israel has decided to establish an annual commemoration for the Oct. 7 attack, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, but has chosen to do so on the Hebrew calendar date of the 24th of Tishrei, falling on Oct. 26 this year and Oct. 16 next year.

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss Israel's responsibility in a food aid delivery tragedy in Gaza City, highlighting broader issues such as Israeli society's moral discourse struggles and the diverging responses of Israeli and Jewish diaspora regarding the war.

The article portrays a unified Jewish world facing various challenges.

Abigail Shrier, known for her controversial book on teenage transgenderism, now delves into the topic of child therapy in her new book "Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up."

The Israeli society is facing a crisis in manpower for the IDF, exacerbated by the reluctance of the charedi community to share the burden of military service, causing resentment among other Israelis.

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.

Israeli media coverage of U.S. affairs, the ongoing Gaza war, and broader conflicts focuses on stories like the recent heroic rescue of hostages in Gaza and the dilemma between continuing the war or saving hostages.

This recommendation suggests reading material to better understand and justify the existence of Israel.

In this article, Elhanan Nir, an Israeli poet and writer, reflects on the need for Jewish artists and writers to find new ways to express and grapple with the profound changes and challenges facing the Jewish community in the aftermath of recent violence and insecurity.

An IDF soldier reflects on his service and the challenges of integrating back into civilian life after a brief leave, grappling with international criticism, anti-Semitism, and traumatic experiences during the ongoing conflict.

The article discusses the emergence of a new academic journal called Palestine/Israel Review, which advocates for a relational approach to studying the intertwined histories of Israel and Palestine.

The recent enlistment of some 3,000 Charedi men in non-combat roles in the IDF following a tragic event marks a potential shift in relations between the Strictly Orthodox and mainstream Israeli society.

The author reflects on their visit to the National Library of Israel and describes it as a place filled with people from different backgrounds and religions, all engaged in reading and studying books.