Educational Articles


The Roots of Zionism
Many young people have been inspired by Herzl’s phrase “If you will it, it is no dream.” But what are the roots of Zionism and the story behind Israel?


The (Not So) Hidden Media Agenda
A public affairs professional exposes the hidden media agenda towards Israel in light of her own experiences working for and with the press.


Eurovision, Palestine Scarves and the Reality of Israel
Iceland’s Eurovision entry, Hatari, should have stuck to their performance without making gestures that showed nothing more than their own ignorance.


The Israeli Prime Ministers: Who Were They?
Every Israeli prime minister has left indelible footprints on the Jewish state’s history. Although the


Is Antisemitism Free Speech or Hate Speech?
Is antisemitism free speech? I have heard antisemitism justified as “freedom of speech” more times


What is Terrorism and Why Does its Definition Matter?
What is “terrorism”? We’re used to hearing the media describe well recognized terror organizations with


Focus on Hamas: A Brutal Terror Organization
Hamas was founded in 1987 and has been the de facto governing authority of the Gaza Strip since its takeover of that area in 2007.But what is Hamas?


The Hamas Charter: A Manifesto for Destroying Israel
The Hamas Charter is a comprehensive manifesto promoting the basic Hamas goal of destroying the State of Israel through Jihad.


The False Israel-Apartheid Libel
What’s behind the libel of Israel as an apartheid state comparable to the South African apartheid regime? Rolene Marks explains.


Do You Know Your Area A, B and C?
As a result of the Oslo Accords, Judea and Samaria, or the West Bank, is divided into Area A, B and C. But what’s the difference between them?


5 More Tips to Get Your Letter to the Editor Printed
Following our earlier piece, 5 Tips for Getting Your Letter Published, we’ve got some more handy


What Is Israel’s Law of Return?
The Law of Return is an Israeli law giving any Jew the right to


Did Ariel Sharon Start the Second Intifada?
Was the outbreak of the Second Intifada caused by Ariel Sharon’s visit to the Temple Mount in September 2000? Not according to the Palestinians.


Five Must-Know Facts for Reporters in Israel
Being a journalist can often be a thankless task, and when reporting from a place


Terror Victims: Every Day is Remembrance Day
This guest post is by Margot Dudkevitch of OneFamily, a Jerusalem-based organization that helps Israeli


7 Tips to Teach Your Kids News Literacy
This article is part of a series on news literacy, to educate readers to better judge


The War of Independence: The Sin of Israel’s Creation?
Israel’s War of Independence isn’t so well-understood in the West. The prevailing narrative is probably


Recommended Reading: Top 10 Israel History Books
Looking for Israel history books but don’t know where to turn? Check out our Top 10 recommended reading as selected by HonestReporting staff.