Debate

Toronto debate on antisemitism takes place with mayors absence

Toronto City Councilor Mike Colle addressed the audience during the event, emphasizing the broader stakes of the municipal election beyond everyday civic issues.

Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow participates in the 2026 Toronto Pride Parade on June 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.
An ElAl flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Who should get to vote? Plans for 70,000 Israelis abroad to fly home for election sparks debate

Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025

Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term

Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus on July 1, 2026.

Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun


'Churchill was a war criminal,' Islamic leader says in Israel-Gaza war debate

Islamic leader Mohammed Hijab, in a televised debate with Rabbi Shmuley, made several bizarre and offensive comments and accusations against Israel and President Herzog.

 Winston Churchill, cigar aficionado, 1950

Donald Trump 'missing in action,' Ron DeSantis says at second Republican debate

DeSantis promised to deploy the US military against Mexican cartels, while entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said he would try to revoke birthright citizenship for the children of those who entered the co

 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the 2023 NHGOP Amos Tuck Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, April 14, 2023.

Lessons for Israel: Love means being able to say sorry - opinion

We need a professional mediator to enable effective communication in a series of closed meetings to bridge the gaps over the summer.

 MEN, WOMEN, and children sit at the Ezrat Yisrael section of the Western Wall Wednesday night to read Eicha (the Book of Lamentations) at the start of the Tisha Be’av fast.

Criticism with care for the other side is more persuasive than partisanship

As messengers raise their voices to criticize one group for harming another group, their arguments are more persuasive when they emphasize concern for the criticized group.

 Demonstrators argue with Ultra orthodox jews during a protest march in Bnei Brak, against the billions in funds provided to ultra-Orthodox parties in the state budget, on May 17, 2023.

The fridge or the cupboard: where should Heinz ketchup be stored?

63.2% of the voters agreed with Heinz, saying that they keep their ketchup in the fridge but 36.8% of the respondents said they kept their ketchup in the cupboard.

Packets of Heinz ketchup are shown in this photo illustration taken April 7, 2021.

Antisemitic books shouldn't be banned, but debated - opinion

Many Jewish organizations call for a certain antisemitic book to be banned. However, there are reasons to oppose this. Instead, its author should be debated.

 Books (illustrative)

The challenge of inherent bias for political debates in the US, Israel - opinion

In our highly polarized world, where facts are often ignored if they challenge one’s political worldview, are we capable of being objective?

 The Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City on June 4, 2023.

Israel needs to return to the art of discussion - opinion

Since January and the unveiling of the judicial reform, we in Israel have experienced protests and civil unrest the likes of which have not been seen in this country in many years.

 PROTESTERS DISRUPT an event taking place with Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman, in Tel Aviv, on Sunday. Their demands included calls for an independent court.

Israel judicial reform: How to make Israelis talk, listen to each other

To better understand how to foster listening and dialogue, I spoke with an expert, Yishai Shalif, the first Israeli-born ultra-Orthodox psychologist.

 Yishai Shalif

Israel needs a constitution for the Zionist consensus - opinion

We need a constitution for the Zionist consensus, the writer says.

 THE WRITER speaks at a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee.