Reform

Middle Israel: Smotrich’s crushing Knesset defeat exposes the finance minister's limits - opinion

Smotrich is a light-year away from the Israeli consensus. Why does a man who represents but a marginal, detached, and minuscule part of Israeli society sit on its national chest?

EVEN BEZALEL Smotrich’s rivals agree that he is a smart man who studies complex issues quickly and knows how to make decisions. Here, the finance minister leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on Monday.
Reuven Taub, Co-founder and CEO of “Alenu – the Founding Grandchildren"

Why the world wants to learn from Israel’s healthcare, but not our schools - opinion

An illustration of a handcuffed individual in a suit, and a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians

People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020

Israel unveils High-Tech tax reform to bring talent home


Israel faces the risk of a war with Turkey - opinion

The Knesset must act swiftly to equip Israel’s leaders with the tools to set policy to meet the challenges posed by a resurgent Turkey and other emerging threats.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi attend a news conference in Jerusalem. Israeli national security decision-making remains disproportionately dominated by the IDF, says the writer.

Over 5,000 Reform Jews call on Trump to 'lead with integrity and compassion' 

Signees said, they urged an end to the repeated "demeaning of women, the use of hateful language against those who hold different views, and the persistent coarsening of our political culture."

Reform Jews in a prayer service for Israel at a Los Gatos CA temple.

Jewish Reform leader expresses disappointment in society since October 7

Reflecting on the solidarity his community expressed following the October attacks, Jacobs noted, "People who once saw Israel as distant now feel a personal connection."

 Rabbi Rick Jacobs at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Rabbi Rick Jacobs: Number of converts to Judaism rising since Oct. 7

Since October 7, Rabbi Rick Jacobs has focused on mobilizing the Reform movement as it rallies behind Israel while also confronting the rising antisemitism in North America

 Rabbi Rick Jacobs at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Electrifying success: 30K households join revolution in 10 Days

In Just 10 Days, Over 30,000 households transition to private electricity suppliers post-reform Launch; targeting 100K by year-end.

  From right to left: Meir Spiegler CEO of the Electricity Company, General Bamil Sami Turgeman Chairman of the Nega Board of Directors, Minister Eli Cohen, Shaul Goldstein CEO of Nega Miri Nebo who is the presenter of the campaign and Amir Shavit Chairman of the Electricity Authority

What is good for Europe is good for Israel: EU import reform passes in Knesset

The legislation is a set of four laws meant to fight Israel's high cost of living by following EU standards for consumer goods, and cutting bureaucracy around imports.

 Israelis sorting food and produce with Leket Israel.

Historic food import reform allows for greater competition in Israeli market

Israel's Health Ministry approved a reform to align food imports with European regulations to reduce costs and increase competition; experts caution about immediate impacts and costs.

 Israelis sorting food and produce with Leket Israel.

Iran's stance on Israel remains unchanged under reformist president Pezeshkian - opinion

Despite electing reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as president, Iran's stance on Israel remains hostile, continuing support for anti-Israel groups and upholding its aggressive policies.

 Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attend a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, Iran July 12, 2024.

Reform Cantors unite in Jerusalem: A harmonious gathering amid uncertainty

After October 7, the trip became about fostering understanding with the people of Israel in this dark time and bringing that understanding home to the US. 

Pastors meet in Jerusalem

Israel Medical Association warns legislation would ‘devastate’ the healthcare system

Thousands of hospital and clinic donors will hold a two-hour warning strike on Wednesday morning in protest against the threatened passage of “Reasonableness Clause.”

 A picture taken in Sourasky Medical Center Tel Aviv on the day of the strike against violence in medical facilities. The sign reads: There is a strike here. Enough with the violence.