A History of Reconstructionist Zionism
Rabbi David Teutsch reviews an 80-year span of Reconstructionist approaches to Zionism and the State of Israel.
Posted on May 4, 2016 by
Rabbi
David Teutsch
Ph.D.
Next Year in Jerusalem?
A resource for exploring values and commitments around Israel, seen through the lens of the phrase “Next year in Jerusalem” at the close of the Passover seder
Posted on April 25, 2016 by
Leslie Brenner
A Version of Israel's Secular Shabbat -- Via a Song
The upbeat, jazzy Israeli song Shabbat Ba’boker is a Shabbat song with no reference to ritual or practice. But in a way that only an Israeli song can express, it communicates a deep sense of how joyous the Sabbath can be.
Posted on April 21, 2016 by
Rabbi
Shai Gluskin
Trees of the Bible
There are many trees mentioned in the Bible. Here is a list of some of them and where you can find them.
Posted on April 15, 2016 by
Amy Klein
Limiting Debate on Israel Will Only Hurt Us
During a time of communal controvery over Israel conversations, Rabbi Sid Schwarz issues a clarion call for open debate and free expression.
Posted on February 17, 2016 by
Rabbi
Sid Schwarz
Ph.D.
Hope and the New Zionism
Adina Newberg sees the ideals of Israel’s Declaration of Independence under increasing pressure, but also acted out by community leaders.
Posted on January 4, 2016 by
Adina Newberg
Ph.D.
Lights in the Darkness
Writing from Israeli during a tense period, Adina Newberg reflects on Hanukkah’s imagery of light in the darkness.
Posted on December 11, 2015 by
Adina Newberg
Ph.D.
A Light Gone Dim
Words of remembrance and appreciation on the loss of Israeli leader Yossi Sarid
Posted on December 7, 2015 by
Adina Newberg
Ph.D.
Flight to Tel Aviv
Adina Newberg, an Israeli-American, describes the inner transition that comes with travelling between her two homelands.
Posted on December 3, 2015 by
Adina Newberg
Ph.D.