Commentary

Dr. Rivka Ravitz on Israel, faith, society and public life.

An evolving archive of published essays, opinion pieces and conversations — selected rather than exhaustive, and always pointing back to the original publication.

The Times of Israel · August 26, 2026

'I have chosen the way of faith'

As President Rivlin's chief of staff, Rivka came to understand the resilience of Haredi society — and why lasting change cannot be achieved by frightening or embarrassing a community into abandoning its principles.

Read at The Times of Israel

Further essays and commentary will be added here as they are published.