unity

Perception is reality: The importance of a narrative of Jewish unity

The stories we tell ourselves define our reality – especially in turbulent times, when a clear narrative can be the difference between confusion and clarity, between despair and resilience.

President Isaac Herzog: The unifying hero Israel needs amid crisis

The polarization must end, realistic leadership is required, and the president of Israel can be the catalyst for change.

 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Hostage deal: A time to stand and believe together

This is a time to bow in deference, celebrate together, weep together, stand together, and believe together. Don’t fall into politics, and don’t fall into disunity.  

Be A Mensch Foundation: Advancing dialogue between secular, haredi Israelis

The Be A Mensch (BAM) Foundation has been working for the past 11 years to promote tolerance among Jews with extremely different values and lifestyles. 

Striving for consensus doesn't mean abandoning our principles

We live in a world where “my truth” increasingly directs an individual’s actions, regardless of the larger implications.

Distancing ourselves from civil war

Political leaders with a sense of responsibility, as demonstrated by Begin in 1948, would be warmly welcomed these days.

Israelis can only fortify the national home by reconciliating among ourselves

The outward fortification of the national home, which has been achieved, must be accompanied by an internal fortification of the body politic.

Smotrich’s visit to Nir Oz offers hope of unity, Netanyahu should follow suit

Smotrich’s visit to Nir Oz offers Israelis a glimpse of compassion and resilience amid ongoing conflict and division.

  An illustrative image of Jews celebrating with Torah scrolls on Simchat Torah.

Come together: The importance of unity on Simchat Torah

It is precisely at the one-year anniversary of Hamas's massacre that the holiday of Simchat Torah comes along, with its unique message about the centrality of unity.

Over 1,000 chess players shatter Israeli record in simultaneous chess game in Jerusalem

1,004 chess players flood Safra Square to play their beloved game while calling for unity

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