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
Suffering from dysmorphia of the social body - opinion
Disagreements have become so toxic, they feel like a real disease.
The economy, like society, is becoming too polarized - opinion
“We know what happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over.” – Ambrose Bierce
Why Zaina Gohou Believes Education is of Paramount Importance to Society
Society will be driven by choice, not environmentalism
In the end, people will perform good actions on behalf of others out of choice, not out of the predeterminism dictated by environmentalism.
COVID, economy progresses under Biden, but disunion haunts US on birthday
More than five months into Joe Biden's presidency, the United States has changed in multiple ways.
Pandemic anxiety worsened socio-political divisions in Israel, US - study
The study found that people with higher levels of anxiety also had higher levels of mistrust and hostility towards those they disagreed with politically.
Three Ladies, Three Lattes: Baseless hatred or lousy leaders?
In these dark days for Israel, the tragedy at Mt. Meron seems so many disasters away already. How do you three ladies feel about what happened there and how it has been dealt with by the government?
Can baking bread teach us about society?
Most people do not regard bakers as philosophers but the principles of baking bread teach us much about building a viable, stable and moral society.
An 80th birthday party to remember for prominent businessman
Alfred Akirov, one of the most prominent businessmen in Israel, celebrated his birthday in style — complete with a show by Israel's leading artists
Jerusalem’s Terra Venture Partners helps start-ups that positively impact society
The fund manages around $100 million, all dedicated to Israeli companies.
