Secular
Israeli organization's 'Secular House' opens in Thailand as non-religious alternative to Chabad
The 'Secular House' is the brainchild of the Free Secular Movement, an Israeli activist organization that promotes secularism and the separation of religion and state in Israel.
Ramat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy
Pareto vs the IDF: Does sociology determine army service? - opinion
Man attacked by haredi protesters outside Jerusalem police station after Sohlberg rioters arrested
We need to think about how to tackle Jewish intermarriage - editorial
Regardless of one’s view of intermarriage, recent data make clear that it is a significant phenomenon that cannot be ignored but must rather be approached thoughtfully and sensitively.
70% of secular Jews in the US, 50% in Europe married to non-Jews
The issue of intermarriage, viewed as a complex reality of Jewish life, prompts questions about how communities should treat the resulting children.
Opponents of Israel’s judicial reform see parallels in Tisha Be’av
According to Jewish tradition, a string of calamities have befallen the Jews on the Ninth of Av. The destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE and the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.
How many Israelis think the national crisis will end in compromise? - survey
"The current survey indicates that the general public sees great importance in Israel's national unity, while the Israeli government has neglected this issue," said "Gesher" CEO Ilan Geal Dor.
'Parallel Lines': Learning from writing a fictional novel - opinion
Discussing the divisions and tensions between Jerusalem's distinctly separate "tribes" in a new fictional novel, Parallel Lines.
Atheist-religious tensions in Europe could spell disaster - opinion
A new clash is brewing in Europe. After years of tensions, the European conflict escalated last week to violence. But is this a conflict of secularism vs. religion?
Almost half of Israelis identify as traditional Jews, defying conventional labels - analysis
Rejecting coercion in any form, traditionalists staunchly support freedom of religion and religious liberties, extending this support to both secularists and the ultra-Orthodox.
Israel as a Jewish state must be what all Israelis agree on - opinion
For many secular people, there is a looming specter of a theocracy waiting to descend upon us all. This has led to a tremendous resentment of religion and religious people in Israel.
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.
Three Ladies, Three Lattes: The shrinking secular
You ask the questions, the three latte ladies provide the answers!
