Democracy
Ex-judge, A-G to 'Post': Nothing in Halacha stopping Torah scholars from serving in IDF
At the Table: Elyakim Rubinstein, who is Orthodox, said there is nothing in Halacha which states that men studying Torah should not serve in the army.
The Polish precedent: Locking out the attorney-general - opinion
Official Bolivia presidential count shows centrist Rodrigo Paz in surprise lead
The new Knesset Museum: Is one of its tasks to bolster democracy? - opinion
Can technology save Israel's democracy from decades-long decay?
Here is the rather shocking evidence of the decades-long decay of democracy in Israel and abroad, a problem long neglected, and an interview with an expert who proposes a sweeping solution.
Eyal Gur: Fighting in Jerusalem for Israel's democratic, religious, Zionist values
Jerusalemite of the week: Under Eyal Gur's guidance, Safeguarding Our Shared Home has grown and is taking a stand against major issues facing Israeli society.
EU must stop funding controversial NGOs - opinion
The European Union's funding of Israeli political NGOs that oppose the government and support human rights has been highly controversial.
Israel’s missing constitution creates a half-democracy - opinion
Israel's brittle democracy is vulnerable to attacks from within because of its lack of a constitution and other critical elements.
A-G Baharav-Miara: Dismissal hearing part of 'political deal' aimed at ensuring gov't's survival
She warned that the hearing has devastating consequences for anyone who fills the role of attorney general in the future, as their hiring process will be subject to foreign and corrupt influences.
Is a democratic Iran possible? - opinion
Two organizations situated outside Iran are dedicated to bringing it about. However, they are at loggerheads with each other.
Jew-hatred knows no borders: Israel is everything Iran's regime hates - opinion
It’s the same ancient hatred that has chased the Jewish people from continent to continent and century after century. Today, that hatred wears a black turban in Tehran.
Benny Gantz's faction to hold leadership primaries as Israeli election looms
Gantz’s party will hold leadership elections and open public registration amid falling polls and rising support for Eisenkot.
Israel, don't let democracy die: Beware the populist tide in Europe - opinion
After a populist with ties to organized crime won the Polish elections, does Israel face a similar threat?
Yoav Kisch's new education plans fails to define Israel's democratic values - opinion
Before the current government takes it upon itself to reformulate the identities of our children, perhaps they ought to get their facts straight.
What is the role of educational research in times of armed conflict? - opinion
My students reminded me of the imperative to deploy our research tools not only to interpret reality but to challenge it and envision something more just.