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Oct 25, 2026, 3:48 PM

Why Jewish Educators Must Focus on Uncoding Values

Can someone believe deeply in Israel’s right to defend itself, enough to defend the use of force even when it causes terrible suffering, and still be deeply troubled by the suffering in Gaza, enough to ask if at times...

Tobey Finkelstein

Oct 25, 2026, 2:25 PM

Dear Moms: Will We Let Intimidation Decide Israel’s Election?

Neighbors from very different worlds led joint community opposition to a building project at the Jerusalem Planning Commission.

Dear gentle reader, We need to discuss something many of us would throw ourselves in front of a bullet for: protecting our children. But this time we need to throw ourselves in front of something we'd rather avoid like the...

Oct 25, 2026, 1:10 PM

Israel Doesn’t Need a Different Right. It Needs Better Leadership.

Why I'm Voting for Ofer Winter

Oct 25, 2026, 1:08 PM

Cryptocurrency Cannot Buy Consent—or Restore International Trust

Netanyahu’s cryptocurrency proposal cannot overcome the realities of international trade. If the opposition falls short of 61 seats, actively pursuing a coalition with Ra’am may be crucial to averting economic catastrophe. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel could...

Naftali Bennett

Oct 25, 2026, 12:48 PM

A New Deal for Israel

Naftali Bennett campaigns before the October 2026 election (Courtesy)

Facing enemies abroad and deep divisions at home, it's time to repair our society and care for families who work and serve the country

Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM

The Club of Authoritarian Populists

Now it's official: President Trump has chosen to intervene in the elections in Israel. Unlike in Hungary, he did not send his vice president, J.D. Vance, to a Netanyahu election rally; instead, Trump issued a statement of support, likely...

Oct 25, 2026, 12:20 PM

Tuesday is the Court Date, Our Culture is on Trial

In the months and weeks that have led up to elections, I’ve participated in a number of town hall meetings, online election debates, and Q&A sessions with the various candidates of the government and opposition, or their representatives. Each...

Oct 25, 2026, 12:14 PM

Apathy is the enemy of democracy. Please vote!

Modern high-tech polling uses the latest techniques to ascertain everything from which dog food sells best to the outcome of elections. They use self-learning algorithms and AI to predict trends and outcomes from sampling across different groups. They have...

Oct 25, 2026, 10:56 AM

The Geopolitical Choice In Israel’s Upcoming Election

Illustration: Created with Gemini AI

Netanyahu’s Strategic Deterrence vs. Eisenkot’s Progressive Realignment On Oct. 27, Israel will elect a new government and Prime Minister. While these elections are critical in shaping Israel’s identity for years to come, they also hold major geopolitical implications for the...

Oct 25, 2026, 10:43 AM

This Is the Opposition’s Last Chance, but Netanyahu Still Holds All the Cards

This is the center-left’s most important election. It may also be the last one it can win. Every additional election cycle lowers its chances, drains initial excitement and motivation, and keeps people at home or abroad. The opposition...

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