Religious Zionists

Peter Beinart, Elliot Cosgrove and other Jewish leaders face off over the future of liberal Zionism

On Tuesday night in Manhattan, a group of prominent rabbis and Jewish thinkers gathered to ask whether liberal Zionism is now collapsing.

Peter Beinart speaks at a panel on "The Jewish Tent at a Crossroads" in the sanctuary of  B'nai Jeshurun in Manhattan, Jan. 6, 2026. Others on the panel were, from left, moderator Rabbi Irwin Kula, Esther Sperber, Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove.
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How orthodoxy is redefining modern Zionism - opinion

NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen wearing a gold pin of a noose, on December 8, 2025.

A golden noose around Israel’s soul: Ben-Gvir’s theology of death strangles society - opinion

Roman Gofman, military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, waits before a joint press conference of US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025

Editor's Notes: What the next Mossad chief tells us about Israel’s new elite - comment


World Emunah Women’s Leadership in Israel conference inspires a new generation

Celebrating 90 years of Emunah and advancing women’s leadership in Israel.

 Director Meira Lerner: 'Our voices are a huge part of what needs to encompass community life.'

Wisdom of the past, energy of the future: Emunah Women celebrates 90 years

With branches all over the world, Emunah Women provides social programs and funding for many Israeli women and children throughout the Jewish state. 

 At Emunah's 90th anniversary event, a portrait of Sarah Herzog, grandmother of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, is presented to him by chairperson Yifat Sela and Dina Hahn, chairperson of the board of directors, Emunah Women.

53% of national religious public feels they are not properly represented in Knesset, survey reveals

A new study conducted by the Lazar Research Institute shows a new perspective on the division of opinion in the religious and ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.

 Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir.

World Emunah's legacy and leadership: Celebrating 90 years and looking ahead

Empowering Anglo-Israeli women, World Emunah's leadership conference will inspire and equip them to step into influential roles across all sectors of society.

 Tema Klausner (left) and Meira Lerner (right): Giving voice to the women of the religious Zionist community.

Top haredi leader calls for Arab rule over Israel, says Zionism brought 'disasters'

Rabbi Dov Landau blamed the conflict on Zionism and called for increased Torah study to protect the country from Arabs.

 Rabbi Dov Landau seen at his home in Bnei Brak, on February 27, 2024.

From Herzl to Herzel: The ongoing struggle over the Zionist identity of the Jewish state - opinion

"While Israel has invested significantly in building military strength, forging peace treaties, and improving strategic capabilities, recent years have seen our democratic values steadily eroding."

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'Unfortunately, PM gave the green light to a catastrophic deal'

Despite this, Smotrich also said that. since the Hamas terrorist attacks, he and his colleagues "have been doing everything" to achieve the "main goal of victory and the return of the hostages."

Finance Minister and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 9, 2024

Bnei Brak vs Ramat Gan: A soldier’s struggle with faith and leadership

A soldier’s critique of Israel’s leadership and Religious Zionism sparks a powerful reflection on faith, justice, and the future of the Jewish state.

 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur act as an anchor for the Jewish people.

The Religious Zionist Party leadership: Neither religious, nor Zionist - opinion

There has been a disconnect between the reality of the religious Zionist community and their key politicians who protect the haredim from any sanctions over avoiding conscription.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich, head of the Religious Zionist Party, addresses the party’s parliamentary faction in the Knesset this week.

Smotrich tears up during speech on the sacrifices of the religious Zionist community during the war

Smotrich lamented the tide of deaths of IDF soldiers in the last few days but said that particular attention should be paid to the religious Zionist community.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wipes tears from his eyes as he recounts the sacrifices of the Religious Zionist community, October 28, 2024.