Israeli society

Developing leaders for today and tomorrow

How the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem’s Education Division is strengthening Israeli society by developing the skills to navigate disagreement, foster dialogue, and bridge divides across generations.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026|ByELLIOT HELLER, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE JERUSALEM

“Ethical Competence,” MOTJ’s Border Guard Training Program.

Gadi Eisenkot, Yashar leader, speaks at meeting about plan to make aliyah and absorption easier.

Eisenkot's Yashar unveils plan to support new olim integrating into Israel

"We will propose a national plan that will call on young people to return home and on Jews around the world to make aliyah to Israel, because this is our national home," Eisenkot said.

AUGUST 17, 2026|ByESTHER DAVIS

HEED THE SHOFAR: Can we harness the ‘Elul effect’?

This Elul, Israel's government should ask forgiveness from the citizens it has wronged - opinion

As yet another Israeli election fast approaches, I ask our government to acknowledge the errors it has made, errors that have affected, often disastrously, every one of our citizens.

AUGUST 14, 2026|BySTEWART WEISS

The Haredi Public party launched a large-scale advertising campaign at the entrances to and exits from major haredi cities on July 19, 2026.

Crossing Israel's dividing lines: New Arab, haredi alliances can reshape the elections - opinion

JPPI examines relations among the different sectors of Israeli society through its Emotional Proximity Index, which measures Israelis’ attitudes toward 10 groups - and two are least liked

AUGUST 7, 2026|ByYEDIDIA STERN

Religious introspection in Israel comes with political challenges - opinion

We criticize the motives and actions of opposing political, social, or ideological groups, questioning their values and integrity, and often dismissing them as morally wrong.

OCTOBER 6, 2024ByRENEE GARFINKEL

AIMING FOR the strengthening of Israeli unity, people gather with Israeli flags at one of some 100 locations around the country, in Hispin, Golan Heights, in August.

Grapevine October 6, 2024: Heavy week for Israelis, Diaspora communities

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

OCTOBER 6, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

While 101 hostages remain in Gaza, the honey this Rosh Hashanah will taste bitter - opinion

While we in Israel prepare to gather with our loved ones, how can we genuinely celebrate when 101 of our own remain captive?

OCTOBER 2, 2024ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI

A SOLDIER walks past paintings of hostages who have been held by Hamas and of those who are still captive in Gaza since the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv.

Grapevine October 2, 2024: Dancing into the next decade

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

OCTOBER 2, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

INSTALLATION AT Reichman University: ‘Anemones before the Rain.’

Looking at the two Israels, this October and 12 months ago - opinion

One Israel existed on October 7 – a nation caught off guard, unprepared as Hamas stormed its borders. It was an Israel slow to respond and missing crucial intelligence.

OCTOBER 2, 2024ByYAAKOV KATZ