Opinion

‘Heal the world’: Jews’ sense of obligation to aid wherever disasters strike – opinion

The world might hate the Hebrews, but there is a reason as to why Israelis will never hate it back.

A preliminary team from Israel's humanitarian assistance delegation arrived in Venezuela, July 1, 2026.
IFCJ PRESIDENT Yael Eckstein is seen speaking at the Flags of Fellowship commemoration at the Banyas Church.

October 7 and collective memory: Three years, 156 weeks, and five million Israeli flags - opinion

IDF SOLDIERS are seen being evacuated by PALMAR medics.

October 7, three years on, from the perspective of an army medic who refuses to lose hope - opinion

A destroyed safe room in Kfar Aza in October 2023. ‘At moments, I wondered if my work was futile: Did we even need arts coverage during this period?’ asks the writer.

Reflecting on three years of arts coverage since October 7: Balancing culture, tragedy - comment


Unnecessary and cruel: Using chickens for kapparot on Yom Kippur violates Jewish values – opinion

The practice has invited widespread scrutiny, even from sages, over the inhuman treatment of livestock. Trigger warning: Some readers might find the disclosed descriptions disturbing

Ultra-Orthodox men line up to partake in the kapparot tradition in Mea She’arim in 2025.

'NAZA' wins acclaim while Fauda’s more complex Israel struggles for recognition - comment

NAZA’s Venice success may infuriate Israelis, but outrage alone will not counter its allegations. Israel needs evidence, context, and a rapid response before its claims become accepted truth.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose during a photocall for the documentary "Naza" in Competition, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 10, 2026.

The legal, ethical war which 'NAZA' highlights and Israel is still barely showing up for - comment

Even if most soldiers followed the rules, some would need to pay a legal price for their actions, both because that is the IDF's value and because such accountability may yet save the Jewish state.

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival - Photocall for the documentary "Naza" in Competition

Noa Kirel's bloody 'Love Song' video crosses a line for her young Israeli fans - comment

This is the 2026 Israeli version of the drunk clown scene from the cult comedy classic Uncle Buck.

Canadian actor and comedian John Candy (1950 - 1994), circa 1990.

Hiking in the Holyland: A new year brings a change in the air

Rambam said the call of the shofar is there to awaken us from our slumber. This New Year, we can tune in to the rhythm our surroundings here in Israel offer so naturally.

Walking in the Judean Hills, it’s clear that the end of summer has descended upon the Land of Israel.

Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial

Britain and Israel have genuine strategic interests in common even when their governments disagree sharply, but diplomatic relations require reciprocity.

The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as Big Ben is pictured during a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London on August 12, 2026.

A new generation has risen, one that ‘does not know Joseph’ - opinion

Twenty-five years after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Western youngsters, ignorant of the jihadist assault, have forgotten how dangerous Islamic extremism can be

Demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and chant against Israel’s and America’s war with Iran in front of the Israeli embassy in Portugal in May.

Promote Jewish diversity within unity – opinion

The High Holy Days are an opportunity to recalibrate approaches to Zionism, including the idea that it merely signifies a physical domain

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August

Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion

Population decline can create a feedback loop. As populations shrink, the burden on younger generations grows, making it harder for young couples to raise families.

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August

Is the UK’s new leadership serving Islam? - opinion

With a PM and foreign minister planning to implement hostile policies toward Israel, one wonders who this government truly caters to

UK Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband.