Why are Israelis so happy? (RNS) — Clue: perhaps we need to sing more. Together. The post Why are Israelis so happy? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover With Hostages Still in Gaza Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood of a country at war.

Israelis prepare for a Passover overshadowed by war and loss JERUSALEM (RNS) — Some households in Israel are limiting the number of Seder guests out of fear that Iran or one of its proxies will attack Israel during the Passover observance. The post Israelis prepare for a Passover overshadowed by war and loss appeared first on Religion News Service.

After 6 Months of War, Some Israelis Ask: Is Netanyahu Dragging It Out? Despite growing pressure from President Biden, the Israeli prime minister appears in no rush to end the war in Gaza. Some think he has political reasons for extending the stasis.

Between Israelis and Palestinians, a Lethal Psychological Chasm Grows In a conflict marked by complete incomprehension on both sides, the ability to see each other as human has been lost.

Israelis Were Shattered on Oct. 7. Can They Recover? Notes from a country where grief competes with fury.

Peace Activists Are Among the Israelis Missing and Killed Some of those caught up in the attack by Palestinian fighters lived in residential collectives whose members tend to support peace initiatives and Palestinian rights.

For Israelis, Scale of Tragedy Starts to Set In The feeling of shock among Israelis over the attack by Hamas and the obvious intelligence failure that allowed it to happen is compounding the fear of what might yet be to come.

Violence between Palestinians and Israelis has been seething for months.

Yom Kippur Prayers Split Israelis in Tel Aviv A confrontation in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur is part of a wider battle over the character of Israel as the government tries to weaken the judiciary.

Biden Administration Says Israelis Can Travel to U.S. Without a Visa The U.S. allowed Israel into its visa-waiver program after a summer test run that gave U.S. citizens, including Palestinian Americans, visa-less entry into Israel.

Secular Israelis have workarounds for Sabbath rules. It’s their loss. (RNS) — Even nonreligious visitors to Jerusalem’s religious neighborhoods marvel at Shabbat’s calm. The post Secular Israelis have workarounds for Sabbath rules. It’s their loss. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Some Israelis Plan to Leave Amid Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul Reacting to efforts by the government to take greater control of the judiciary, some people are transferring money overseas and applying for other passports if they are eligible.

Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul Thousands of Israelis blocked roads and demonstrated over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to limit the power of the judiciary.

Why Israelis are in the streets What is at stake? The existential meaning of Jewish history. It’s that crucial. The post Why Israelis are in the streets appeared first on Religion News Service.