Zionism
The warmth of community, the heat of hostility: Yona Speidel’s Jewish journey
“Zionism is not a dirty word,” wrote Speidel in a social media post. “It is the belief in Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state.”
The US-Israel alliance has survived every president. Can it survive its own people? - opinion
Two republics, one covenant: Why the US-Israel alliance is bigger than politics - opinion
There is no distinction between Jews and Zionists - ask Jews from Arab countries - opinion
Faith, values and coexistence deepen at a Jewish school in Manchester - opinion
How a Manchester Jewish school turned demographic pressure into a powerful example of interfaith success.
In a divided world, Israel needs a new hasbara playbook - opinion
Traditional public diplomacy is under strain as polarization reshapes how Israel is understood abroad.
Why Bennett, Lapid's union actually strengthens Netanyahu's hand in next elections - opinion
The Bennett-Lapid merger aims to unify the opposition, but could push some right-wing voters back toward Netanyahu.
Can Bennett become Israel’s Peter Magyar in the fight for democracy? - opinion
Can Naftali Bennett break Netanyahu’s bloc and lead Israel, or is the hope of a Magyar-style political reset in Israel still an illusion?
Israel educators must be models - opinion
Orthodox institutions have long grappled with the distance between the ideals a teacher preaches and the life he actually leads.
From sirens to song: Friendship forged in Israel’s shared loss - opinion
Yossi and Moshe fought together, fell together, and now, rest together side by side on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.
Why I’m still a Zionist 25 years later – opinion
A century ago, Zionism revived pride in the label ‘Jew’; today, Jews must revive pride in the label ‘Zionist.’
Aliyah under fire: The new immigrants who chose Israel despite war and uncertainty
Five new ‘olim,’ who came to live in Israel despite sirens and missiles, fulfilling a lifelong dream
The kippah controversy: when Israel's overreach becomes a global issue - editorial
A controversial incident in Modi'in, where Israeli police confiscated a kippah with Palestinian flags, highlights Israel's growing police overreach and the limits on free expression.
A love letter to Israel: Reflections on Memorial Day from Eilat - opinion
On Memorial Day, a personal reflection from Eilat on the love for Israel - its landscapes, its people, and the unique challenges and beauty that make it one of a kind.