Leadership

Less than one-fourth of Israeli teenagers trust country's leadership, study shows

"Teenagers in Israel are not asking to be spoken for," said National Student and Youth Council Chairman, Dror Cohen. "They are asking to be real partners."

Illustrative; Israeli students take part in a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Jerusalem, December 18, 2024.
“People already fluent in resilience deserve leaders who understand it too, not only as survival, but as strategy.”

Tania Friedlander on leadership under pressure and moving forward in an unstable world

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a 40-signatures debate at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026

Israel’s next war cannot be led by yesterday’s leadership - opinion

Opposition Leader and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during a press conference announcing a joint list named “Together” ahead of upcoming elections, to be led by Bennett, in Herzliya, central Israel, April 26, 2026.

Israel’s survival depends on leaders who put nation before self - opinion


Hanukkah's hidden heroes - opinion

As the idols went up and the Jewish presence was erased, that person, whom we never meet or hear about, hid a flask of oil for a better future.

 An illustrative image of Hanukkah candles lit.

Parashat Vayeshev: Joseph and Judah's odysseys to leadership

Joseph and Judah each embark on their own personal odysseys toward leadership.

 An illustrative image of a person walking on a narrow path above water.

Is Syria's Julani part of a rising generation of younger Middle East leaders?

If Julani is to remain in power for the coming years, he could play a transformative role in Syria and the Middle East.

Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani

Parashat ‘Vayishlach’: Be Thyself

"We have to resolve the tension in ourselves before we can do so for others. We have to be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world."

 Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

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A wealth of wisdom: Respecting power as HashemDoes


Young Jewish entrepreneurs gather in Jerusalem to address challenges amid war

This week, the ROI Community of young Jewish leaders will gather in Jerusalem for its signature summit, focusing on their civil society initiatives during the war.

 ROI Community.

Who will lead us? Finding models of leadership for Israel in troubling times - opinion

How can we ask more of Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, of Mina and Baruch Cohen, and the others who taught us about wisdom and courage in these challenging times? But we need them.

 Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh, speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago,  Aug. 21.

What’s next for IDF leadership?: Ground Forces Command chief Tamir Yadai resigns

Yadai informed Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi of his intention to resign in the coming weeks. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has approved the request.

 IDF Major-General Tamir Yadai

New Jewish school in NYC draws interest with classical curriculum amid cultural shifts

Emet Classical Academy, a new Jewish school in NYC, opens its doors with a classical education model, drawing real interest from families seeking an alternative to progressive educational values.

 Emet Academy.