The Times of Israel deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan asks the big questions facing Israel and the Jewish people
Israel’s ongoing conflict represents a necessary, existential struggle for survival rather than a war of choice, necessitated by enemies committed to the nation's total annihilation. Bret Stephens, an opinion columnist at The New York Times, argues that Israel must prioritize securing its existence over winning the bat...
The recent surge in Jewish extremism among Israel’s "hilltop youth" mirrors the radicalization of the 1960s Jewish Defense League, yet introduces a dangerous new layer of apocalyptic theology. Yossi Klein Halevi, author of Memoir of a Jewish Extremist, draws parallels between his own past in the Kahanist movement and t...
Rising antisemitism in the United States has necessitated a shift toward proactive, community-led security measures for Jewish institutions. Richard Priem, CEO of the Community Security Service (CSS), details a model that empowers volunteers to protect their own synagogues, schools, and campuses through professional-gr...
Israel faces an existential "spiral of collapse" driven by unsustainable demographic shifts and a fragmented education system. With the Haredi population doubling every 25 years and largely lacking modern economic skills, the current trajectory threatens the nation's ability to maintain a first-world economy, healthcar...
The Israeli religious landscape consists of distinct communities—specifically the National Religious (Modern Orthodox) and Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) sectors—each presenting unique challenges to the state’s democratic and economic sustainability. The National Religious community, while integrated into the workforce and mi...
Gaza remains under the firm grip of Hamas, which utilizes its security and intelligence apparatus to suppress dissent despite the population's severe poverty and deteriorating living conditions. The recent appointment of Khalil al-Hayya as Hamas leader reinforces the organization's commitment to the Iran-aligned "resis...
CookNSolo co-owners Steve Cook and Michael Solomonov trace the evolution of their Philadelphia-based culinary group, anchored by their flagship restaurant, Zahav. Their partnership, rooted in a shared Pittsburgh background, transformed from a struggling 2008 venture into a successful model for authentic Israeli cuisine...
Storytelling has evolved into a vital survival skill, shifting from a pursuit of grand, universal narratives to a "paramedic" function that offers immediate, small-scale relief during times of crisis. Modern digital environments, driven by algorithms that prioritize viral outrage over nuance, threaten to reduce individ...
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