By Bob Hyfler "Philosophers have only interpreted the world, the idea however is to change it." No person in history understood and acted on Marx's dictum more than David Ben Gurion. His was an obsession with a single goal - the creation of a Jewish state, modern and … [Read more...] about The Once and Future Greatness of The Jewish Agency for Israel
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P2G Tikun Olam and Unbunto on a Tour de Humanity
Teens from Israel, South Africa’s Jewish community, and the Soweto township began a five-day bicycle ride from Johannesburg to Durban this week. You might call it a Tour de Humanity. The 700 kilometer inter-cultural cycling tour - dubbed “Cyclalive” - is being run throu … [Read more...] about P2G Tikun Olam and Unbunto on a Tour de Humanity
Mapping: The Next Frontier in Israel Engagement
By Pnina Agenyahu Within the ever-evolving landscape of relations between Israel and world Jewry, one of the organized Jewish community’s most important lessons in recent years is that a “one size fits all” approach to programming does not suffice. Rather, the success of pro … [Read more...] about Mapping: The Next Frontier in Israel Engagement
Forum ALEF – an Opportunity for Professional Growth and Leadership Exchange
By Natalie Shnaiderman If there is one distressing aspect of the professional life of anyone who made Jewish education and identity their calling, it’s a persistent lack of unity. Jewish organizations, large and small, are failing time and again to pool their resources in p … [Read more...] about Forum ALEF – an Opportunity for Professional Growth and Leadership Exchange
Separating Support for Israel from Politics
By Ben Ravid When it comes to supporting Israel, there are issues that are more important than politics. This was as evident as ever to me during a fascinating session at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference. In the session, Members … [Read more...] about Separating Support for Israel from Politics
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