Mordechai Beck
Shift in the middle: A view from Jerusalem
Netanyahu's fragile new coalition government reflects gradual but steady changes in Israeli society.
Key rabbinic vacancy in Jerusalem stays unfilled
Some two years ago a group of journalists was invited to a meeting to discuss the election of a new Ashkenazic chief rabbi of Jerusalem. The post had been vacant for about six years....
Controversial dig: The politics of Israeli archaeology
Israelis take great interest in archaeology, as findings can validate Jews' ancient claims to the land. Of course, Palestinians have similar claims.
Set apart: The Haredim in Israel
No week passes in Israel without an article being published—usually negative in tone—about the Haredi community.