The Jerusalem Report

The Jerusalem Report is an editorially independent biweekly newsmagazine that offers original journalism from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Founded in 1990, The Jerusalem Report consistently aims to bridge the gaps between Israel and the Diaspora, and honestly assess Israel's relations with its Arab neighbors.

3 ways Holocaust education can help with social, emotional learning

Research in social-emotional learning (SEL) provides guidance that can be used by those responsible for Holocaust education.

By MAURICE J. ELIAS
11/02/2023

Vivid study of Jewish art icon Samuel Hirszenberg shown in new book

The book is an appreciation of the artist as a painter of both Jewish and general subjects, as well as the story of an iconic figure in an environment undergoing rapid shifts in the Jewish world.

By MORDECHAI BECK
11/02/2023

Haifa art exhibit shows new life for traditional art techniques

Herman Struck's work portrays rural settings, urban communal space, and houses of worship, showing the impact of human activity on the environment.

Judicial reform: Israel needs a Zionist constitutional convention

We appeal to President Herzog to convene the Zionist constitutional convention of our time, to wrest true democracy from the liberal theocracy of which we hypocritically boast in vain.

By ILAN CHAIM
11/02/2023

City of David has Israel's new ancient attractions - but visiting is hard

While a cable car today suffices to bring tourists to Masada, it will likely fail miserably at moving the throngs coming to the Old City and the adjoining City of David.

By GIL ZOHAR
11/02/2023

Israeli hi-tech sector opposes judicial reform

Many sectors of Israeli society have spoken out against the proposed reforms, but one sector might have the most impact: business. 

By SHANNA FULD
11/02/2023

Does Israel really need judicial reform? 5 better ways to fix judiciary

5 other ideas for upgrading Israel's judicial system – without destroying democracy, doing away with the mechanisms for oversight of the government or harming our basic rights.

By SUZIE NAVOT
10/02/2023

Judicial reform will give Israeli gov't limitless power to abuse citizens

If Israel passes the judicial reform, the majority’s ability to trample human rights and abuse Israeli citizens will have no effective limit.

Azerbaijan is a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people

Azerbaijan isn’t just a friend of Israel’s. It is also a friend of its Jews. Locals tout the country as a model of interfaith harmony

By DAVE GORDON
10/02/2023

Hebrew words matter: Understanding the language's crucial role

Jeremy Bernstein's book focuses on mining the meaning of Hebrew through its three-letter roots.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
16/06/2022
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