Jewish nation-state

Editor's Notes: Israel’s positive sociological changes since Oct. 7 

The unity in Israel, as well as among Jewish communities across the world, has been overwhelmingly positive.

 A MURAL IN the southern city of Ofakim illustrates how Israeli society has changed since the October 7 massacre.
 HUNDREDS OF thousands rally in solidarity with Israel, in Washington, Nov. 14

‘Widespread’ Jewish unity, but how do we make it last? - opinion

 SHACHAR FRIDMAN: ‘When you radiate happiness, a circle of joy will slowly form that will create a better world.’

The next generation of Israelis:  We need your tonal Zionism - opinion

A FAMILY gathers around the Shabbat candles

To Jewish women everywhere, it is time to pray - opinion


Israel’s Nation-State Law: Not unnecessary but defective

The Israeli Nation-State Law is not unnecessary, but it is defective. It ignores the value of equality for every newborn, for every human being.

MK Ahmad Tibi (Joint List)  at the Knesset during a discussion on the Nation-State Law August 8, 2018.

Tens of thousands protest Nation-State Law at Arab-led rally in Tel Aviv

A crowd forms around Rabin Square in Tel Aviv as the second consecutive protest against the Nation-State Law begins

Palestinian flags flutter at a protest against the Nation-State Law in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, August 11th, 2018

On nationality: A good law

It should be abundantly clear that Israel honors those who make sacrifices for it (perhaps that will convince anyone who is unwilling to carry a stretcher on their shoulder to change their ways.)

A Star of David on a man's kippa

Only Jews can stop this disgrace

There is only an Israeli problem, and Israelis are the ones who will have to stand strong against the annihilation of democracy here.

Protests against the nation-state bill in Tel Aviv, July 14th, 2018

Netanyahu’s adviser to 'Post': Nation-State law critics are misinformed

The new Basic Law was passed to fill a constitutional void.

Benjamin Netanyahu at a weekly cabinet meeting, June 3, 2018

Netanyahu sows division again: It’s ‘us or them’

It's a message Netanyahu pushed at the 2015 elections and continued to push this week.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a weekly cabinet meeting in May 2018.

Netanyahu: Left criticism of Nation-State Law 'absurd'

“In contrast to the outrageous comments from the left attacking the Jewish state, I was touched by the sentiments of our brothers and sisters in the Druze community,” Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the cabinet meeting July 29, 2018

Nation-state bill strikes blow to minorities

So the question arises as to whether the nation-state bill is essentially just a declaration, and what – if any – problems does it generate?

A man holds up an Israeli flag at the start of a soccer match [Illustrative]

The nation-state bill is a constitutional abandonment of diaspora Jewry

This bill is superfluous and will do far more harm than good.

An Israeli flag is seen near the Dome of the Rock, located in Jerusalem's Old City

Netanyahu's nation-state bill harms diaspora in deal with ultra-Orthodox

The old draft said “the state will take action to maintain the connection between the state and the Jewish people wherever they are.” The new one replaced “wherever they are" with "in the Diaspora."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the 2018 AIPAC conference