The "Change Your Words, Change the World" project's aim is to reduce the feeling of polarization in Israel, bridge social gaps and strengthen social resilience.
Since January and the unveiling of the judicial reform, we in Israel have experienced protests and civil unrest the likes of which have not been seen in this country in many years.
To better understand how to foster listening and dialogue, I spoke with an expert, Yishai Shalif, the first Israeli-born ultra-Orthodox psychologist.
A “Jewish Davos,” it will aim to develop concrete proposals for the Jewish future, as well as specific action items to promote their implementation.
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Rabbi Noah Farkas thinks that the network of Jewish Federations can facilitate this type of dialogue.
These are historic days. Through demonstrations with whistles, drums, signs and banners, the protest brought a halt to the legislation.
The conference, entitled "Reconnecting," brought together Knesset members on the left and the right with the aim of fostering dialogue.
Even though Herzog might not succeed in his mission, he is fulfilling the president’s essential role and we applaud him for it.
About 60% of Israelis from all backgrounds and political factions think the judicial system will lead to violence of any kind.
Researchers built a unique synchrony-focused intervention and examined its effects on neural and hormonal responses among Jewish and Arab adolescents.