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Jews need new story of Hanukkah or risk losing next Jewish generation to disillusionment - opinion

It is time for a new Hanukkah, kind and compassionate, turning narrow nationalism into a universalist pursuit of the world to come promised by our prophets.

 An illustrative image of Hanukkah candles lit.
Children evacuated from Moshav Yevul at a hostel near the Dead Sea.

Israeli parents favor traditional names, Mohammed shows declining popularity among Arab Israelis

Former IDF Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is released to house arrest outside the Neve Tirtza Women’s Prison in Ramla, November 7, 2025.

Former IDF top lawyer Tomer-Yerushalmi released from Ichilov Hospital after nearly a month

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir a tour of southern Syria with other government and military officials, November 19, 2025

Oct. 7 cm'tee not yet formed due to Zamir-Yadai tensions, Zamir calls for external investigation


Nearly quarter of Israeli public would consider moving overseas, IDI survey reveals

The margin becomes even bigger with secular Jews, with 39% considering departing Israel, a number higher than the one registered among religious Jews.

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Israeli tourist in Kathmandu says he was assaulted with metal club due to his nationality

"They hit me in the head with an iron club,” Almog Armoza told Ynet. “If I hadn't run away, there's a good chance I wouldn't be alive today."

Cityscape skyline of Nepalese capital Kathmandu with the Himalaya snow capped mountains in the background.

New study: 63% of Israelis believe buying an apartment is a worthwhile deal

A new study by Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank: Over half of Israelis are willing to move to a different area in the country and believe that with hard work, they can achieve their dream of owning an apartment.

Buying an Apartment.

IDF soldiers become new targets in global hunt against Jews - opinion

Anti-Israel groups are tracking and pursuing IDF soldiers worldwide, creating a growing threat for young Israelis traveling abroad after the war.

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Iran-linked 'Handala' hacktivists claim to leave bouquet in Israeli nuclear scientist's vehicle

Iran-linked hacktivists claimed they broke into an Israeli nuclear scientist’s car and issued threats, earlier publishing what they said were names of Unit 8200 soldiers.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

European winter? Israelis choose a warm and surprising destination

Israelis skip freezing capitals for tropical getaways: Demand for Canary Islands cruises this winter rose ~60%, with trips allowing visits to several islands in one vacation.

Canary Islands.

Your Taxes: The National Insurance obligations for Israelis overseas - opinion

Relocating abroad? Israel’s National Insurance rules can follow you, with monthly payments and tax rules depending on your job and residency.

 View of the National Insurance Institute offices in Jerusalem. January 23, 2017.

In Israel's clash of politicians and generals, IDF holds the upper hand over government

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The defense minister's feud with his military chief reveals a distinctly Israeli tendency to take the military’s side when it clashes with the political echelon.

DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir feuded this week in a bruising confrontation that spilled into the open, dominated headlines, and led to public questions about whether the defense establishment is losing its focus, says the writer.

Majority of Israelis in Europe feel less safe since October 7, survey shows

A new survey reveals a sharp decline in security for Israelis; 70% have witnessed or experienced antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 attack.

 A woman wrapped in an Israel flag stands outside the place where mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema attends a press conference following the violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024.

Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica

Aid provided by the six organizations includes a wide range of help, from providing food and water to maintaining educational centers for children unable to attend school.

A JDC emergency team, working with the local Jewish community to reach isolated regions and deliver food, water, hygiene kits, and tarps to protect homes for more than 10,000 survivors.

Israeli hi-tech shifts to employer market as perks fade, hiring tightens - analysis

A viral job-seeker post captured the mood: “I’m willing to work 13 hours a day in the office, just let me find an employer.”

Workers from the high-tech sector protest, in Tel Aviv, on January 31, 2023 (illustration).