Opinion Articles

Embarrassed, isolated, still loyal: The dilemma of young American Zionists

For many US Jews, October 7 brought a stronger sense of identity and a deeper bond with Israel; now, that bond is clouded by growing embarrassment
Embarrassed, isolated, still loyal: The dilemma of young American Zionists
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Israel-China Relations

Yes, Bibi should go to Beijing. In fact, he must

China has taken major strides into the Mideast arena, and the Prime Minister needs to go and make Israel’s case
Israel-China Relations
Jewish Communities Worldwide

What does the far-right’s success in Germany imply for European Jews?

In Europe, Jews often serve as the canary in the coal mine, the first to recognize threats that affect all German citizens.
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Thin Constitution

Can equality be enshrined in an Israeli constitution now?

The protest movement seems to have succeeded in preventing the situation from worsening. But there is a significant difference between “avoiding evil” and “doing good.”
Thin Constitution
Haredim

Barlev understood the message

The boycott of Angel Bakery was a spontaneous grassroots response to the trampling of The ultra-Orthodox community’s most cherished symbols.
Haredim
Haredim

Freedom of speech at risk for haredi critics

A possible result is that the criticism will become even more incendiary, rather than softened or silenced entirely.
Haredim
Thin Constitution

Can Israel’s political strife be solved by a ‘thin’ constitution?

The sheer audacity of the judicial reform, and the aggressive way it was marketed, punched a hole in the fabric of Israeli national life, and through it, poured the boiling lava of identity discord.
Thin Constitution
Identity and Education

Do not give up on Judaism: It’s what makes Zionism profound

The liberal camp must fight for Israel’s Jewishness, or the Haredim will hobble the country with their version of Judaism.
Identity and Education
Haredim

The meaning of the passing of Rabbi Edelstein

The passing of Israeli Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, the last European-born figure from the previous generation of Torah scholars, signifies the end of an era.
Haredim
Antisemitism

Musk, Soros and Antisemitism “Under Erasure”

Elon Musk’s indirect attack by innuendo took place against the backdrop of the extraordinary growth of hate speech and antisemitic tweets on Twitter since he took over the company.
Antisemitism