David Ben-Gurion

  President Chaim Weizmann

'Chaim Weizmann: A Biography': A revealing look at the life of Israel's first president

The facts of Weizmann’s life, fascinating though they are, yield in interest to the authors’ examination of his quite extraordinary personality and the powerful effect it exercised.

Israel must give up managing the conflict and choose winning it

Since the 1880s, Zionists have aimed to enrich Palestinians to foster peace. Yet, despite this approach, conflict and violence continue.

Editors Notes: A new generation of pioneers will redefine Israel

If we don’t seize this moment to educate for a better future, we’ll revert to our old ways, and risk further trauma and division.

02/08/2024
ISRAEL’S FIRST prime minister, David Ben-Gurion

Would Israel’s founders approve of modern Zionism?

What would Israel’s early Zionist leaders think of today’s state? From political shifts to evolving peace efforts, we reflect on whether modern Israel meets their visions and dreams.

By ALIZA PILICHOWSKI
28/07/2024
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We can operationalize the dream of unity into a reality

A Pew Research Center survey shows decreasing societal divisions in Israel, reflecting hope amid challenges. Fourth Quarter promotes unity through consensus-driven reforms.

How Ben-Gurion's pragmatic decision led to haredim draft exemption

David Ben-Gurion's 1948 decision not to draft yeshiva students shaped Israel's policy, sparking decades of debate on military exemptions amid societal and political transformations.

Former MK Yael Dayan passes away at the age of 85

Yael Dayan, former MK and advocate for women's and LGBTQ+ rights, remembered for her leadership and trailblazing legislative efforts.

  (L-R) Hồ Chí Minh in Paris, 1946; Portrait of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, 1949

A tale of two leaders: The Paris meetings between Ben-Gurion and Ho Chi Minh

In the post-WWII world, two dedicated men had found themselves in a Parisian hotel room, drawn together by history and the common bond of their enduring fight for their people’s freedom.

In the aftermath of Oct. 7, Ben-Gurion University doubles down on its mission

Doug Seserman, CEO of Americans for BGU, highlights the university’s unwavering commitment to the development of Israel's south ahead of the webinar 'Remarkable Resilience' on May 8.

From Ben-Gurion to Ben-Gvir: The face of Israel 2024 - Opinion

Dr. Esther Luzzatto's analysis on recent proposal by the Negev Development Minister to expand the borders of the Negev Development Authority to include the settlements of South Judea and Samaria

By DR. ESTHER LUZZATTO
04/04/2024
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