Identity
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Is it really possible to live without the sword? The answer of Jewish history
Over the past two years, the difficult question arises again: will we live by the sword forever? This requires not just a binary answer, but a deep understanding of historical reality. It is about the consciousness we must develop to maintain our freedom and protect ourselves in the long term.

"I do not represent Israel": Asaf Avidan returns to the stage and stirs a storm
Four years after moving to France, the successful singer returns to Israel for a concert tour. He speaks candidly about detaching from national identity, his new life on a farm, and why he avoids the boycotts facing other artists abroad.
Neither Right nor Left: The October 27 elections are about the question of who we are | Dr. Nissim Katz
The election campaign has turned into a war of identities. Most candidates do not present work plans, but focus on proving their tribal affiliation.
Is Israel always to blame? What I discovered in the comments on the Turkish series "Sumud" | Tiki Tavro
An Israeli viewing of "Sumud" reveals not only how Israelis are portrayed in the Turkish series, but also the reactions and images they evoke among viewers — and the complexity that remains off-screen.
Pride and Prejudice: Why Eizenkot must not be the 'Right Kind of Moroccan' | Geula Even-Saar
Eizenkot's background is no substitute for a real discussion on the important questions: what are his positions and worldview? What skills and abilities does he bring? How does he make decisions, and where does he want to lead the country?

Voting for Israelis Abroad: Nationality Doesn't Stop at the Airport
The debate over the right of Israelis living abroad to vote in elections raises a fundamental question: is Israeli identity merely a matter of residential address, or is it something deeper?

Not just religious influence: Are secular Israelis capable of soul-searching?
Many secular people are resentful of processes of radicalization in the form of "messianism." While there is much truth in the criticisms, the secular sector has also undergone significant changes, and the world of tradition has become an object of hostility for many. It is time to recognize the changes in faith and culture regarding the heritage of Israel.