Reform

Israel's electricity reform: Israelis are leaving one of the country's oldest companies

In September, 24,000 switching requests were submitted, offering household savings. Minister Eli Cohen: "The most important reform since cellular."

Power poles.
Polling station attendants prepare ballots during the last election held on November 1, 2022.PremiumPremium

Israel's electoral system leaves voters with no representative to call their own - opinion

Rabbi Albert Axelrad, shown above in 1982, was chaplain and Hillel rabbi at Brandeis University for 34 years, starting in 1965.

Albert Axelrad, Brandeis Hillel rabbi who championed pluralism and social justice, dies at 87

People walk and ride bicycles on empty streets in Jerusalem on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, September 21, 2026.

Freedom of worship demands both physical safety and sanctuary autonomy - editorial


Herzog provided Israel's politicians a way out - will they take it? - analysis

Herzog called for a halt in the legislative process, an appeal Rothman ignored when he went ahead with the twin votes in his committee. But still, there was some slow movement.

 Israelis protest against the proposed changes to the legal system, at Paris Square, near the house of PM Netanyahu, in Jerusalem, on February 9, 2023.

Judicial reform change offers concession – here’s why critics rejected it

Former justice minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected the change, saying that "there is no fundamental change in MK Rothman's 'new' proposal.

 MK Simcha Rothman, Head of the Constitution Committee leads a committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on January 17, 2023.

Judah Magne: Zionist, Reform rabbi, academic pioneer - book review

This is a fascinating book about a rare Reform Jewish Zionist rabbi of the 20th century who came to Israel and struggled for peace between Jews and Arabs in this land all of his life.

Martin Buber (left) and Judah Magnes (center) testifying before the Anglo- American Committee of Inquiry in Jerusalem in 1946.

Israeli-Americans are slowly integrating into US Jewish life

The Israeli-US Jewish community is doing what Israelis can't even imagine, co-existing with one another.

The IAC plenary stage

Who should lead the struggle in Israel for the judiciary's defense?

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Netanyahu’s refusal to seek a consensus repeats Rabin’s mistake when he launched the Oslo Accords.

Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court and holocaust survivor Aharon Barak at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on April 4, 2021.

In a twist, German rabbi at scandal’s center cedes rabbinical school ownership to Berlin Jews

Rabbi Walter Homolka faced allegations of sexual harassment scandal involving his husband, who was also his employee.

Rabbi Walter Homolka

Supreme Court Pres. Hayut: Netanyahu's judicial reform 'fatal blow' to democracy

Justice Minister Yariv Levin called Hayut a "political party" and accused her of trying to "set the streets on fire."

 President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut attends a conference in Haifa on January 12, 2023.

Former Israel A-Gs on reforms: 'They threaten to destroy judicial system'

"The achievements of the High Court, which have advanced society and benefit every person, are now in grave danger."

A screen capture of the live stream feed from a hearing at the High Court of Justice

Historic church being housed by a synagogue gets green light for restoration

A relationship has blossomed between the synagogue and the church, which has remained homeless due to the six-alarm fire that destroyed most of the building in 2020.

Star of David stained-glass window in the Wales synagogue

Channel 14 fined for excluding Reform, Conservative Jewish content

The Reform movement submitted several requests to Channel 14 to be inclusive in the past.

 Channel 14 workers and supporters protest against Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid outside Tel Aviv Government Complex on October 11, 2022.