[This essay is from Contact, a publication of The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life. Reprinted with permission.] By Rabbi David Gedzelman In 1921, Aaron David Gordon, the spiritual leader of the Second Aliyah and an inspiration to the founders of Labor Zionism, published a call to action in the American Zionist Hebrew language weekly, Ha-Ivri, entitled, “The Work of Revival in the Lands of the Diaspora.” The mandate that Gordon espoused … [Read more...] about Hebrew in America as a Zionist Enterprise
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Hagigah Ivrit: A Celebration of the Hebrew Language
[This essay is from Contact, a publication of The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life. Reprinted with permission.] By Naava Frank The second annual Hagigah Ivrit of metropolitan New York, March 6-20, 2016 concluded with a sense of a new tradition in the making. Hagigah Ivrit, “Festival of Hebrew,” is a two-week celebration of local events and activities aimed at celebrating the Hebrew language and its culture. The festival in New York was … [Read more...] about Hagigah Ivrit: A Celebration of the Hebrew Language
The Future of Jewish Day Schools
Too many contemporary Jews view the prospect of sending their children to an exclusively Jewish school for full time education as a step backward in their American engagement, regardless of the cost. [Remarks delivered by Michael Steinhardt at the Hannah Senesh Day School Gala, April 12, 2016.] Thank you Nicole for that introduction and Good evening on this joyous occasion, celebrating the Hannah Senesh Community Day School. Mazel Tov to … [Read more...] about The Future of Jewish Day Schools
Hebrew Immersion in Camp
[This essay is from Contact, a publication of The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life. Reprinted with permission.] By Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt There’s a small buzzing slice of Israeli culture right in the heart of Rockland County. Up the winding country roads of Nyack, on a sprawling green estate, it’s 8:30 AM, and Israeli music is blasting. Hundreds of children in colorful T-shirts, shorts and sandals are running towards the central … [Read more...] about Hebrew Immersion in Camp
Teaching Hebrew in America: A Zionist Approach
Many Jewish schools still teach Hebrew as if Hebrew is not the language that Israelis use daily in their businesses and schools and theaters and restaurants and beaches, as if the new, living reality of a Hebrew speaking society in Israel doesn’t exist. [This essay is from Contact, a publication of The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life. Reprinted with permission.] By Rabbi David Gedzelman What is the most effective way to teach … [Read more...] about Teaching Hebrew in America: A Zionist Approach
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