The Conference of American Jewish Federations set to take place in Tel Aviv will be devoted this year to “renewing dialogue between American Jewry and Israel.” It’s just a shame that this well-meaning event will not include voices from settlers, Haredim, Arabs, and those from the … [Read more...] about My American Brothers, Speak with Israelis who Don’t Think Like You
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Tikkun Olam:
A Defense and a Critique
By Andrés Spokoiny
Few Hebrew idioms are so well known in the American Jewish community as “Tikkun Olam,” “repair of the world.” The term is understood in modern America as the idea that Jews are called upon to make the world more just, peaceful, tolerant, and equal, through ac … [Read more...] about Tikkun Olam:
A Defense and a Critique
Why the Relationship Matters
[This essay is from The Peoplehood Papers, volume 22 - “[email protected]: A Peoplehood Perspective” - published by the Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education.] By Daniel Gordis Contrary to what we often prefer to believe, the current dustup between American Jews and Israel is not a … [Read more...] about Why the Relationship Matters
The Alt Right Returns
By Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. A year ago, our nation was introduced to “unite the right” when they gathered in Charlottesville. This August, the alt right is intending to be back! What did we learn from that encounter and how do we prepare for their return? In June of this ye … [Read more...] about The Alt Right Returns
Navigating between Community and Peoplehood
By Eric M. Robbins Every leader of a major community organization devotes time to staffing, and when you are not staffed-up, your organization runs at a disadvantage. And every so often, there’s a search that involves soul-searching - a staffing decision that speaks to the c … [Read more...] about Navigating between Community and Peoplehood
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