National religious
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
National-Religious men were found to have increased in service substantially from the start of the war until 2025, while the participation of secular men decreased the most of any group.
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion
Religious identity remains Israel's strongest political divide, new IDI study finds
Pareto vs the IDF: Does sociology determine army service? - opinion
Religious Zionism is under attack in Israel - opinion
The attacks have broadened to include assaults on all religious women who do 'only' national service and religious men who do 'only' hesder service, alternating yeshiva learning and active service.
A hero's legacy: Remembering fallen IDF soldier Shlomi Shrem's faith, love, sacrifice
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: An Efrat mother remembers her fallen soldier son as a 'soul that came down to earth with a purpose.'
53% of national religious public feels they are not properly represented in Knesset, survey reveals
A new study conducted by the Lazar Research Institute shows a new perspective on the division of opinion in the religious and ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.
My Word: Wide awake in a war
Is IDF service suitable for every single young haredi man? No. But there can no longer be an excuse for mass exemptions.
Spirit of service in the IDF: Examining the DNA of the Bnei David ‘mechina’ in Eli
Bnei David in Eli, in the Binyamin region, is now in its 37th year, and its wartime popularity is growing.
Religiosity and views on judicial reform are strongly correlated - study
According to the study, the reform and subsequent protests have brought long-standing religious and ethnic conflicts to the forefront.
The most important difference between secular and religious Zionism - opinion
God’s providence has provided the blessing to the Zionists that built this land - remembering this will ensure our people’s continued success.
Judaism and democracy - enemies or friends? - opinion
The time has come to abandon old rivalries in order to offer interpretations of Judaism consistent with democracy so that Israeli voters can vote for a Jewish and democratic state.
Smotrich, Ben-Gvir are damaging Israel’s Jewish character - opinion
If Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir become ministers, this could seriously damage support for Israel in America – maybe permanently.
How are parents, adult children navigating religious differences?
Yet, all around us are families that have found ways to navigate their religious differences. We focus here on three Torah-observant families that have adult children who identify as secular.
