Religion and State in Israel

Can the haredi conscription crisis be resolved?

Will this outstanding innovation bring back the October 6 mindset?

Micah Goodman explores Israel's societal shifts post-October 7, examining unity, division, and resilience amid ongoing conflict.

Protests surge in Israel as tensions rise over hostages and war aims, questioning Netanyahu's motives and the future of modern Zionism.

Explore Jewish ethics on war, from justifications to conduct, with insights from Shlomo Brody's book, Ethics of Our Fighters, and modern Zionism.

Explore "Hatikvah's" history, its biblical roots, and paradoxes as Israel's anthem, with insights from historian Asael Abelman and editor Jonathan Silver.

Explore Jewish military ethics with Shlomo Brody as Israel's advance into Rafah raises concerns over civilian casualties and wartime morality.

Yechiel Leiter reflects on Israeli citizenship, Zionism, and mourning his son Moshe, who fell in battle, amid the ongoing war with Hamas.

Haredi enlistment in the IDF gains urgency post-October 7, as Rabbi Pfeffer argues for Jewish duty in national defense amidst rising tensions.

Explore the complex debate on Israel's immigration policies amid rising tensions and the moral obligations towards Jewish and non-Jewish migrants.

Mordechai Kedar analyzes the rising West Bank violence and its implications for Israel, with insights into Arab politics and military intelligence.

Explore the deeper emotions behind Israel's protests beyond judicial reform, with insights from Israeli conservatives and protestors' motivations.

Explore how loyalty unites divided nations, as Avital Levi examines its role in ethical decision-making and citizen solidarity.

Yuval Levin explores how Israel might draw from American constitutional principles to address its political challenges with Jonathan Silver.

Explore Israel's founding through its Declaration, revealing insights on rights, citizenship, and sovereignty with Professor Neil Rogachevsky.

Explore Israel's judicial-reform crisis as a cultural clash, with insights from Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer on societal schisms and political divides.

Explore Israel's judicial reforms and societal shifts with insights from experts, revealing the complex dynamics shaping its political landscape.

Elliott Abrams explores why Israel's new government stirs intense emotions among American Jews, sparking debates and shifting support dynamics.

Explore how Haim Louk's music bridges Israeli and Arab cultures, influencing modern Israeli music with religious and diverse cultural themes.

Explore the Temple Mount's complex history and its enduring significance in Jewish faith amid political tensions with Muslim neighbors.

Explore the myth of the Yemenite Children Affair with Motti Inbari, revealing truths and misconceptions about this controversial chapter in Israeli history.

Explore how Israel's reestablishment reshaped Jewish identity globally, with insights from Yossi Shain and music by Paul Ben-Haim.

Explore pivotal Jewish life topics with diverse experts, from rabbis to tech CEOs, offering unique insights on enduring questions facing the Jewish community.

Explore the challenges of governing Jerusalem, a city of profound spiritual significance, with insights from former mayor Nir Barkat.

Explore the debate on haredi military exemption in Israel, as Yehoshua Pfeffer and Jonathan Silver discuss civic duty and identity within Orthodox communities.

Israel's Supreme Court recognizes non-Orthodox conversions for citizenship, sparking debate on Jewish identity and the judiciary's role in society.

Explore how Israel's haredim can mend ties with fellow citizens amid COVID-19 tensions, guided by Rabbi Pfeffer's vision of renewed civic virtue.

Explore how the Russian aliyah reshaped Israel's society, economy, and culture, revealing the resilient spirit of Israeli citizenship.

Explore Jewish resilience amid 2020's challenges, as Daniel Gordis discusses tradition's role in enduring adversity with Jonathan Silver.

Rabbi Pfeffer examines the haredi community's initial COVID-19 response, revealing societal vulnerabilities and evolving attitudes toward the pandemic.