War
We are all in a transparent prison right now. But there is a way out of it
Precisely during the Festival of Freedom, Israelis find themselves under a real and ongoing threat. A psychologist explains how it is possible to create true freedom in the mind.
Israel's battle with Iran is not a war of choice, but necessity - opinion
Anti-war protests held across Israel under wartime gathering limits
Inside Chiburim: Yaron Shane’s mission to help IDF soldiers find Love After War
While IDF soldiers fight, Israel's government rewards draft dodgers - opinion
So, you pick up your rifle, and you fight. But then, somewhere between operations, you get an update on the news back home. In Jerusalem, you read, the government has passed the annual budget...
The power of personal freedom: Finding meaning and joy in a Passover during war - opinion
We can approach this moment with the recognition that Hashem instilled within us this ability to recognize good even in moments of evil.
Israelis lose faith in decisive victory in Iran war - opinion
Israelis can endure the war, but the consensus is cracking as trust, expectations, and ideas of what victory means are diverging.
Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up
Yarden Bloch said she had assumed the game would not take place because Iranian athletes have often been prevented from competing against Israelis.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes Gaza ‘genocide’ discourse ‘litmus test’ for Democrats
Beshear's remarks come as Democratic candidates increasingly grapple with their stances on Israel amid record-low support for Israel among their base.
Trade war meets tradition: Canadian Jews confront a Manischewitz-free Passover
All US-produced wines and spirits have been pulled from the shelves across the province of Ontario in response to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
Turkey’s intel chief lays out country’s vision for Middle East, world - analysis
In the Middle East, Turkey seeks to play a key role if and when the Iran conflict winds down. Ankara will seek to grow its influence as Iran’s influence declines.
What happens to our brain when we watch "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race"?
Amid unbearable stress, many turn to reality shows for comfort, using others’ dramas as a way to regulate emotions and preserve mental stability.
Willful blindness: The existential stakes of the Iranian threat - opinion
While skeptics dismiss the declarations of Iran’s leaders as mere demagoguery for domestic consumption, history teaches that ideological adversaries mean exactly what they say.
The hard data: What happened to Israelis’ sleep during the war – and how it can be fixed
Data collected since the beginning of the war indicate a significant impact on sleep among Israelis, but there are practical ways to help the body relax and improve sleep quality.