Isaac Herzog

A test of our collective heart, courage, determination, righteousness, strength, mutual support, unity, and the values and principles that define us as a nation.

"To survive, Israel must always be prepared to defend itself," writes President Isaac Herzog.

As the first day of school approaches, I convey my best wishes to everyone who comes together to create the beautiful social tapestries that are our school communities.

As Israel’s detractors try to turn “Zionist” into a dirty word, I believe that we have a duty to reclaim Zionism as a statement of common purpose between Israeli and Diaspora Jews.

I regularly meet the youth, educators, and future leaders, and I ask them: What can we do to make sure our schools teach children how to argue respectfully and how to reach out to each other?

Jerusalem: a city in which polar opposites, diversity and change are all fused with each other

Foul language and hurtful words never do any good. They only cause harm. They harm our society, and our ability to live here together and build a shared future together.

Shmita, the sabbatical year, which begins this Rosh Hashanah, invites us to pause, to take a deep breath, to rest, to reflect and to reconsider where we are going.

From the president's desk, a letter to teachers and students addressing the new school year amid the challenge of surging COVID-19 cases.

The three took part in the work of settling and building the country, laying the foundations and pillars upon which Israeli society was built.