A resident of a West Bank settlement city, the Hebrew U prof. is a vocal opponent of the coalition's judicial overhaul. Hear how 2,000 years of Jewish law shapes his thinking

In English message for Rosh Hashanah, president argues 'differences are a sign of strength,' expresses hope for vibrant conversation

Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur grapple with what the justice minister's endgame is and the need for a constitution to teach us how to play it

Knesset speaker says new body would 'deliberate values... from the world of ideology,' accused of trying to cow justices as they mull striking down law curbing judiciary powers

President warns Israel is facing a threat from within, calls for political leadership to show 'courage and responsibility' to reach a compromise

Shas chief insists he doesn't plan cabinet return; admits powerful protest movement has hindered plan, was spawned by government's hardline nature and rhetoric

Rothman came to insult the judges, the coalition's lawyer Bombach trashed the Declaration of Independence, and several on the bench intimated they may indeed intervene on Basic Law

Register now to join former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman, former MK Michal Cotler-Wunch & Prof. Gil Troy for a nuanced discussion fed by ToI readers' questions on Sept. 20

At historic hearing, 15 judges fought for the institution that they represent and for Israeli democracy, leaving Netanyahu in no doubt of the direction this saga will take

PM sounds conciliatory note after his government's judicial overhaul plans sparks sharp divide, mass protests; says Israel has real opportunity for peace with Saudis