Tag: Israeli Society

The author, Rabbi Seth Mandell, shares his personal experience of losing his 13-year-old son in a terror attack and discusses the long-term process of grief and healing.
The Letter of the Mothers is a public letter written by Dr. Tehila Elitzur, a Torah teacher at Herzog College, addressed to the mothers of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.
This article discusses the importance of asking questions and challenging assumptions when it comes to understanding Israel, Zionism, and Israelis.
Rabbi David Stav, a leading liberal Religious Zionist rabbi in Israel, believes that the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and the ensuing war have led many secular Israelis to reconnect with Judaism and find solidarity in their religion.
An increasing number of Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, Jews in Israel are volunteering to serve in the IDF, bridging the divide between the Haredi community and secular society.
"Madrasa" is a TV show created by Arab-Israeli TV writer Sayed Kashua that follows Arab and Jewish students at a bilingual school in Jerusalem.
The author highlights that the Jewish world is currently experiencing unprecedented events, such as the increase in antisemitism, the divisiveness between different Jewish groups, and the unity that has emerged as a result of these tragedies.
Since the October attack by Hamas, hundreds of Haredim (Ultra-Orthodox Jews) have enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), seen as a milestone in their integration into Israeli society.
The author addresses criticisms of their posts on the lack of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) involvement in the war efforts.
The author recounts their experience leaving Israel during the recent conflict with Gaza.
In this personal opinion piece, the author reflects on their experiences living in Israel and the lessons they have learned from the recent conflict.
In the aftermath of a recent massacre, Tel Aviv tattoo artist Inbal Hoffman has turned to art as a way to process and express the emotions experienced by herself and others.
The Israeli left is feeling isolated due to both global leftists downplaying Israeli civilian deaths and Israeli society supporting the government's actions in Gaza and crackdown on dissent.
The author, a bereaved father, criticizes the Israeli military and political leadership for abandoning his son and other fallen soldiers captured by Hamas.
Etgar Keret, a well-known Israeli author, discusses the emotional toll that the recent conflict with Gaza has taken on the Israeli people.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the challenges of the past year in Israeli history, reflecting on Jewish theology and psyche that influenced it.
Yehonatan Indursky, the co-creator of the popular show Shtisel, has recently announced that he identifies as haredi Orthodox once again.
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 83, is seen as a significant figure in the changing landscape of Israel.
Rabbi Doron Perez, author of "The Jewish State: From Opposition to Opportunity," emphasizes the importance of Jewish unity as a religious ideal, particularly in light of recent divisions in Israeli society.
President Yitzchak Herzog is hopeful about mediating between the different factions in Israeli society.
The protest movement in Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv, has become a significant contributor to the local economy.
Isabel Kershner, a correspondent for The New York Times in Jerusalem, discusses the recent political developments in Israel and the deep-seated divisions within Israeli society.
Journalist Isabel Kershner, author of "The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel's Battle For Its Inner Soul," discusses the history of the modern state of Israel and the growing divisions within Israeli society.
In this episode of the Promised Podcast, which focuses on the ongoing protests in Israel, the hosts explore the role of protest in Israeli society.
The Promised Podcast explores the role of protests in Israeli society as the demonstrations continue for a seventh month.