New survey reveals 71% of Israelis feel stronger Jewish identity since Oct. 7, with many linking this shift to national pride and spiritual connection, majority support greater emphasis on Jewish identity education for both youth and adults.
'The shock of 10/7 massacre caused many Jews to reevaluate their deep connection to Zionism and Israel, they couldn't run away anymore,' former Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky says.
New research reveals that Birthright alumni are significantly more likely to pass on Jewish traditions to their children, reinforcing Jewish identity across generations.
Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) releases latest Israeli Society Index showing the strengthening of attachment to Jewish values and traditions among secular Israelis, even as they express growing discontent with the haredi community and religious subgroups.
'Those who deny their national and Jewish identity, who confuse an enemy with a lover, have no source from where to draw their strength to fight,' says MK Avi Maoz.
In order to defend themselves, Jews must know who they are and where they come from. Op-ed.
Pauline Bart, sociologist whose Jewish identity infused her research, is dead at 91.
Funding obtained via efforts of MK Nir Orbach. Meanwhile, Meretz & Labor obtained NIS 6m for youth leaving religious observance.
The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) summarizes its 2019 Annual Assessment to the Israeli cabinet.
Conference decides to work for Sabbath-keeping businesses, protected Internet legislation, settlements, and to connect with haredi public.
Adam Milstein, Chairman of the IAC conference, sums up the 2016 conference with Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski.
In shocking first, top IDF brass refuses to invite Chief Rabbis to take part in event. Latest move distancing Jewish identity from army.
Former British Chief Rabbi issues a uniquely creative animated appeal for Jews to connect with their culture, faith and mission.
Jewish Home launched program to teach more Torah to the wider public, but Shas being in control could see a backtrack, Rabbi says.
On a trek in the Far East, Rabbi Avihai Rontzki is coming face to face with Israelis' spiritual thirst.
Rabbi Avichai Ronski: Labor party platform seeking to cancel program for Jewish identity which already has 130,000 students.
Government officials emphasize the need to reach out to Diaspora Jewry during Government of Israel-World Jewry Joint Initiative conference.
Former NYC mayor speaks to the press about Jewish identity, universalism - and everything in between.
Most Israelis feel more or equally 'Jewish' as they do 'Israeli,' poll reveals. But will they in the future?
Naftali Bennett pays a condolence call to the family of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. ‘His light will be with us,’ Bennett says.
Lapid continues campaign for equal status for Reform, Conservative Jewish movements.
There is no contradiction between amendment to Basic Law, affirming state's Jewish identity, and democratic values, says Zionist think-tank.
Rabbi says critical coverage in the left-wing paper Haaretz just shows importance of new Jewish education initiative.
