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A History of Reconstructionist Zionism
In preparing this essay, I had the opportunity to read books, editorials and articles from an 80-year span of Reconstructionist history.[1] This wide-ranging array of material reflects a striking uniformity in Reconstructionist positions on Zionism. From the movement’s outset, every intellectual leader has been a committed Zionist loyal to the same principles. Their responses to changing political situations have been quite predictable based on their earlier positions.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/history-reconstructionist-zionism
Posted on: 2016/05/04 - 2:27pm
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On Occupied Ground
“It’s the occupation, stupid.”
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/occupied-ground
Posted on: 2016/05/04 - 2:30pm
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Finding a New Narrative
One of my favorite book titles, by writer and political activist Jim Hightower, is There's Nothing in the Middle of the Road but Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos. This is a credo to which I generally adhere. I prefer a principled ideological stance based clearly on one's values and analysis of the given situation than a nebulous striving to find “the center.” As it turns out, my values and analysis usually put me squarely in the progressive camp on most political issues.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/finding-new-narrative
Posted on: 2016/05/04 - 2:31pm
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Values, Middle East Politics and the Future of Israel
Values and Principles
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/values-middle-east-politics-and-future-israel
Posted on: 2016/05/04 - 2:43pm
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Where Next Israel article
With the recent restructuring of the Reconstructionist movement comes a renewed commitment to providing a clear voice on issues regarding our collective relationship to Zionism and to the Jewish State. In 2004, the movement’s Israel Policies Task Force produced a superb and comprehensive report. This 53-page document, available as a PDF here, emerged from a movement-wide process that solicited thoughtful input from Reconstructionists across the country.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/where-next
Posted on: 2016/05/04 - 2:46pm
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Zionism and Communal Covenant
In 2004, the JRF Israel Policies Task Force issued a report calling for a recommitment to Zionism. This excerpt from that report explores Kaplan's definition of “New Zionism.” It also discusses how a communal covenant could strengthen the relationships among the Reconstructionist community, Israel and the broader Jewish community.
Posted on: 2016/05/05 - 2:47pm
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Israel in Our Lives: Life-Long Learning About the Land of Israel
This is a curriculum for Israel education, from early childhood through adulthood. The author encourages people of all ages to connect to the land of Israel through language, liturgy, song, trips and relationships.
Posted on: 2016/05/06 - 12:59pm
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A Zionism Worth Reconstructing
The attachment of younger North American Jews to Israel is not what it used to be.
As recently as 30 years ago, the State of Israel was central to Jewish identity in North America. After the Holocaust, Jews took pride in Israelis’ self-defense. Israel was viewed as a shining example of the dogged commitment to democracy and human rights in the face of the unremitting hostility of its neighbors. It held the promise of Jewish revival in a new, modern idiom. Visits to the Land had the emotional intensity of pilgrimages, of returning home after two millennia.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/zionism-worth-reconstructing
Posted on: 2016/05/13 - 11:37am
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Peres Mourning
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/mourning-statesman-peacemaker-and-legend
Posted on: 2016/09/28 - 11:54am
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Kotel release Feb 2016
The Reconstructionist movement is overjoyed that on Jan 31, 2016, the Israeli cabinet voted to dramatically expand the space for egalitarian prayer at the Kotel. This is a blessed and welcome decision. The Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City is a central and highly symbolic Jewish space. For many Jews, this is an historic moment, because an egalitarian community of men and women is essential to their religious obligations, needs and desires.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/statement-historic-western-wall-compromise
Posted on: 2016/02/17 - 12:00am
