Jewish History and Community

Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.

It's not an oxymoron: Secular Jewish Israelis value a variety of Jewish religious practices.

Israeli Bedouin have an ambiguous relationship with the state.

Believe it or not, Israelis need Jewish education.

Israel's legal system provides for freedom for all religious groups.

A minority in the Jewish state.

Agriculture plays a huge role in Israel's society.

Service is compulsory for most Jewish Israelis.

An unequal partnership?

The highest court in the land stands up to the government policy and second-guesses parliamentary regulations.