Winners and Losers in the Most Recent Israeli Election
More than a week after the most recent Israeli election, Israelis are still trying to find a way to make sense of what happened—and, no...
Moment Contributors Weigh In on Israeli Election
Following Israeli election returns is not for the faint of heart. With four elections (so far) in less than two years, more than a dozen...
Pandemic Strips Some Israeli Citizens Living Abroad of Their Right to Vote
Louis Fishman, a professor at Brooklyn College, usually splits his time between New York City, Tel Aviv and Istanbul. Since the beginning of the pandemic,...
Jews in the Middle: Who Are the Jewish Independent Voters?
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Will Israel Finally Have a Government?
Israel is now about to have a government for the first time in almost a year and a half. How did it get here?
All You Need to Know About Netanyahu’s Indictment
What happened today?
For the first time in Israel’s history, a sitting prime minister has been indicted on criminal charges. The most serious charge is of...
The New Religious Zionism?
As the Hebrew year 5773 comes to a close, I want to explore the background of the most dramatic event in the Jewish world in...
Israeli Elections Today–Who Would You Vote For?
By Benjamin Schuman-Stoler
Israel votes for a new leader today.
A super duper quick review:
Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and his Likud party still lead in the most recent...