Society
Yom Kippur 2026: Does a text message or social media post count as a real apology?
As digital communication makes it easier to avoid difficult conversations, rabbis and educators weigh whether texts, voice notes, and social-media posts can deliver meaningful apologies.
Twenty years on, Israel at Heart celebrates the Ethiopian families who made the journey twice
Games of chance and society in the Middle East
What threat model did the UAE confront, and why should we care? - opinion
Israeli attacks bus driver after ‘bumpy ride’ woke him up
Multiple instances of assaults against bus drivers have been reported in recent years – a concerning trend as bus accidents have the capacity to injure many people.
Step-siblings become spouses: How do their parents react?
Step-siblings Matilda and Smalley's love story defies social norms as they navigate criticism and judgment to be together.
Spitting at Christians is wrong and dangerous - comment
Spitting at people – at their feet, their places of worship, on their clothes, in their faces – is bad and repulsive and unkind and disgusting and wrong.
Conformity hinders task performance in groups - study
The study’s findings reveal that while conformity does not influence group performance in stable environments, it hinders it in temporally variable settings.
From high-tech workers to tourists, Meir Panim draws volunteers from all walks of life
Grapevine September 10, 2023: Short-term posting
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Social cohesion is not an impossible dream - opinion
The basic yearning for social cohesion requires a reevaluation of the educational system.
How 'Barbie' earworm 'I'm Just Ken' brings toxic masculinity to its knees
In just over 5 minutes, “I’m Just Ken” resolves the narrative and emotional arc of Ken, transforming him from a petty, vengeful villain into a man who got caught up in society’s toxic masculinity.
Silence can lead to epic disasters in society - opinion
Self-criticism reigns supreme over self-censorship, especially in today's day and age.
Israel's saving grace is Israelis - opinion
A country cannot be judged by its politics or its politicians.
