From the outside, Israel may appear unified -- a small nation built around a shared homeland. But step closer and Israeli society reveals a rich, layered mosaic shaped by religion, migration, politics and history. Founded in 1948, modern Israel is home to Jews from more than 100 countries, alongside Arab Muslim, Christian and Druze minorities. Nearly eight decades after independence, the country remains bound by a common national idea, yet deeply diverse in daily life. JEWISH IDENTITY: MORE THAN JUST RELIGION In Israel, Jewish identity is not merely religious. It blends faith, ethnicity, nationality and family heritage. Even among those...