Reform

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections

Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2ndR), outgoing German Health Minister Nina Warken, outgoing parliamentary State Secretary in the Digital Ministry Philipp Amthor and outgoing Secretary General of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Carsten Linnemann (R), July 23, 2026.
Leading figures at the conference

Israel Securities Authority Chairman: “Regulation is stuck. The market and the public can't wait."

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana oversees votes on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's communications sector reform bill, July 16, 2026.

What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer

Shekels and dollars

The Finance Ministry’s new move targets small savings


Rabbi Rick Jacobs: Number of converts to Judaism rising since Oct. 7

Since October 7, Rabbi Rick Jacobs has focused on mobilizing the Reform movement as it rallies behind Israel while also confronting the rising antisemitism in North America

 Rabbi Rick Jacobs at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Electrifying success: 30K households join revolution in 10 Days

In Just 10 Days, Over 30,000 households transition to private electricity suppliers post-reform Launch; targeting 100K by year-end.

  From right to left: Meir Spiegler CEO of the Electricity Company, General Bamil Sami Turgeman Chairman of the Nega Board of Directors, Minister Eli Cohen, Shaul Goldstein CEO of Nega Miri Nebo who is the presenter of the campaign and Amir Shavit Chairman of the Electricity Authority

What is good for Europe is good for Israel: EU import reform passes in Knesset

The legislation is a set of four laws meant to fight Israel's high cost of living by following EU standards for consumer goods, and cutting bureaucracy around imports.

 Israelis sorting food and produce with Leket Israel.

Historic food import reform allows for greater competition in Israeli market

Israel's Health Ministry approved a reform to align food imports with European regulations to reduce costs and increase competition; experts caution about immediate impacts and costs.

 Israelis sorting food and produce with Leket Israel.

Iran's stance on Israel remains unchanged under reformist president Pezeshkian - opinion

Despite electing reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as president, Iran's stance on Israel remains hostile, continuing support for anti-Israel groups and upholding its aggressive policies.

 Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attend a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, Iran July 12, 2024.

Reform Cantors unite in Jerusalem: A harmonious gathering amid uncertainty

After October 7, the trip became about fostering understanding with the people of Israel in this dark time and bringing that understanding home to the US. 

Pastors meet in Jerusalem

Israel Medical Association warns legislation would ‘devastate’ the healthcare system

Thousands of hospital and clinic donors will hold a two-hour warning strike on Wednesday morning in protest against the threatened passage of “Reasonableness Clause.”

 A picture taken in Sourasky Medical Center Tel Aviv on the day of the strike against violence in medical facilities. The sign reads: There is a strike here. Enough with the violence.

Israeli reservists call for unity and political transformation - opinion

We need a transformation of the political landscape of our country. We need a new national, liberal, Zionist right-wing movement that embodies it.

 RESERVE SOLDIERS, veterans, and activists protest against the intention of some reservists to refuse to serve, as part of the protest against the planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv earlier this year.

Tel Aviv University should implement reforms for medical studies - opinion

Systemic injustice reflects on all aspects of healthcare, the teaching of social medicine is as crucial now, as it was 200 years ago.

 THE TEL AVIV University campus in Ramat Aviv: The changes implemented by the university are undoubtedly praiseworthy. However, the teaching of social medicine is as crucial now as it was 200 years ago, the writer maintains.

France gets its first Orthodox woman rabbi

Out of France's tradition of traditional, Orthodox Judaism, is emerging an invigorated movement of women who are looking to serve as rabbis for the Orthodox community.

Female rabbi being ordained (illustration)