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Yoel Zilberman, founder and CEO of HaShomer HaChadash, at a special conference on Israel’s food security.

'Without agriculture, we face an existential threat': Food security experts speak at conference

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jerusalem's Chords Bridge was illuminated with the Druze flag as a sign of solidarity to the 12 children killed by Hezbollah in Majdal Shams.

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

By Sivan Rahav Meir

VOLUNTEERS HELP a local raspberry grower in Moshav Avnei Eitan, on the Golan Heights, last December. The youth of Israel today are walking in the footsteps of the founders of Zionism, volunteering to keep agricultural communities alive, says the writer.

The youth of Israel are a reason for hope

By MICAH HALPERN

A woman looks on as she attends a "Stand with Israel" rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, U.S., October 13, 2023.

Israeli-Americans need to vote with Israel in mind in 2024

By WALTER BINGHAM

Groups participating in the summer camp programs.

Seeking normalcy and increased resilience, Israeli families turn to summer camp

By Nathan Klabin/The Media Line

Ultra-Orthodox men walk behind IDF soldiers at the Western Wall.

Sharing the burden: How the ultra-Orthodox can serve in the IDF

By SHLOMO MAITAL

Haredi youth works in office.

IDI study uncovers illegal employment among haredi Yeshiva students

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF

ELI COHEN, CEO of Pitchon Lev. The organization provides a voice to those plagued by poverty, representing them through advocacy and promoting legislative change, says the writer.

Beyond simple charity: A nonprofit empowers the poor to become independent

Hamechina Hayerushalmit students and their Kesher Yehudi partners share experiences at an end-of-year event.

Kesher Yehudi: Promoting Jewish unity through study

By SHARON ALTSHUL

ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.

Israel Police crumbling under responsibility of containing protests, protecting Israelis

A soldier looks on as people gather ahead of a ceremony on Israel's Memorial Day, when the country commemorates fallen soldiers of Israel's wars and Israeli victims of hostile attacks, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem May 13, 2024.

Bereaved Israeli families may now add ‘May God avenge his blood’ to soldiers’ gravestones

By Deborah Danan/JTA

MEN STUDY the Talmud and other holy books at a Beit Midrash.

Could pages from the Talmud assist in dealing with problems Israel has today?

By ZACK ROTHBART

US SENATORS Joe Lieberman and John McCain visit the Western Wall in 2008.

Grapevine June 30, 2024: Remembering Joe Lieberman

By GREER FAY CASHMAN

A soldier's prayer book and army-issued tzitzit are seen at a staging area near the border with Gaza, Nov. 15, 2023.

Despite disconnection from rabbinic authorities, Israelis still seek out spirituality

By Rabbi Kenneth Brander

Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

Language development gaps widening among young Israeli children due to gov’t errors, lack of equity

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH