Israeli presidential election

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion

If haredim see that they are treated with understanding, respect, and sensitivity, they will more readily change and adapt in the service of the greater good

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) people in Tel Aviv in June.
 Israeli businesswoman, model and media personality Pnina Rosenblum attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification and the 1967 War, in the Israeli parliament on May 24, 2017.

Former MK Pnina Rosenblum considers run for presidency, return to politics

 HERZOG WITH Spanish Ambassador Ana Maria Salomon Perez.

Grapevine September 22, 2021: Enhanced diplomacy

Incoming President Isaac Herzog speaks at the memorial for Yoni Netanyahu

Isaac Herzog, Israel's 11th president: ambition fulfilled, plan in hand


Shimon Peres, former president and veteran Israeli statesman, dies at 93

Senior statesman dies after suffering a stroke two weeks ago.

Shimon Peres

Eight US election races the Jewish community is watching in 2016

It remains to be seen how Israel and the consequences of the nuclear deal reached with Iran last year will play out in a number of local and state elections later this fall.

Democratic Party Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Shultz

Katsav is still appealing for early release– maybe

Court gives lawyer 3 days to convince former president to appeal.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav

President’s and Prime Minister’s prizes handed out for academic research

This year, the president’s prizes was awarded for research into the life of Israel’s first President Chaim Weizman; and the prime minister’s prize for research into the life of Ariel Sharon.

Israel's first president Chaim Weizmann

Learning to understand the other

Hinam Center launches ‘My Israeli Brother’ project at President’s Residence.

PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN and his wife, Nechama, pose for a photo with participants of the ‘My Israeli Brother’ program at the President’s Residence yesterday

Joint project highlights leadership, coexistence

400 ORT students join with Israel Electric Corporation community outreach program.

A joint Israeli and Palestinian youth choir at the YMCA sing together in an effort to build coexistence.

Emunah marks its 80th anniversary

Founded before the state was born, in 1935, , Emunah (or HaPoel HaMizrachi Women as it was known then), was led soon after by Tovah Sanhadray- Goldreich.

A religious woman and a female soldier pray at the Western Wall.

Zionism is not racism: A speech 40 years ago

The full text of Chaim Herzog's historic speech to the United Nations in 1975.

Then-Ambassador Chaim Herzog speaking to the United Nations in 1975

Vote distant, vote different

For Israel, the effect of boom in overseas voters would be significant; 10% of Israelis live abroad.

An Israeli soldier chooses a ballot from behind a voting booth at an army base near the southern city of Ofakim March 15

Trump campaign fires Jewish adviser over racist Facebook posts

Nunberg told Business Insider that he does not recall making the offensive posts, and that he was not employed by the Trump campaign when they were posted.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump