Religion
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.
Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals
‘I’m fine with Jews, just not Zionists’: Time to rip off the anti-Zionist mask - opinion
As I turn 80, I hope my life is and continues to be a journey that inspires others - opinion
Florida attorney general says schools must allow absences for religious instruction
Florida’s attorney general has issued a legal opinion saying school districts must allow parents to excuse their children from off-site religious instruction programs.
Israel's haredi divide has become a test of national unity - opinion
Israel's haredi crisis is about more than military service; it's a test of shared responsibility and national cohesion.
What Sydney Sweeney’s media strategy can teach Israel’s defenders - opinion
As anti-Zionist narratives spread globally, Israel's defenders must focus more on winning public trust.
'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief - review
This influential vision of Judaism places belief and commitment, not philosophy, at the heart of salvation.
Torah study and Israeli military service are both sacred, but not the same - opinion
Public backlash over proposed legislation reflects a broader struggle over how Israel defines service, sacrifice and equality.
Caught between two homelands, a Lebanese Christian finds his place in Israel
From South Lebanon to Israel, a displaced Christian shares a life shaped by war, faith, and divided identity.
This month in Jewish history: Nobel and Noble
From Joseph’s birth to Entebbe’s rescue, discover the defining Jewish milestones, heroes, tragedies, and triumphs of Tammuz.
Parashat Korah: The story of the almond – and of diligence
When Korach questions Moses’ authority, a simple staff becomes a powerful symbol of divine choice and enduring leadership.
Pentagon updates US military's list of recognized religions following backlash from Mormons
The recently shortened list of recognized religions for the US army listed the Mormon church as seperate to the broader category of "Christian," sparking outrage.
The West funds its own executioners in ideological war it barely realizes it is fighting - opinion
Institutional capture, ideological conformity, and foreign-backed authoritarian movements are challenging the individual freedoms that once formed the core of Western civilization.
