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

Israel-China Relations
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
Jewish Communities Worldwide
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.
Thin Constitution
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.”
Haredim
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.
Thin Constitution
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.
Identity and Education
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.