BY ABBY ABRAMS, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published August 17, 2011
Israel advocacy. Middle East policy updates. Young professionals.These subjects and much more will all be discussed at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Midwest Diplomatic Conference next month.The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest will...
By Edgar M. Bronfman and Adam R. Bronfman
• Published August 10, 2011
NEW YORK - For the Arab Spring, Israel represents the hope that in the Middle East, a nation can be both a national homeland and a free society. Israel is a modern, thriving democracy amid a region dominated by despotic regimes that brutally oppress their...
BY RABBI CARNIE SHALOM ROSE
• Published August 3, 2011
Those who know me are well aware of the fact that I am a great lover of the Kotel HaMaaravi - the Western Wall - which is often referred to simply as the Kotel, the Wall. Though technically "only" an outer retaining wall of the ancient Jerusalem Temple,...
By Rabbi James Stone Goodman
• Published July 13, 2011
You know we are dreaming peace all the time nowthe evidence of that broken letter vavin the word shalom of brit shalom [Numbers 25:12]the covenant of peacethat may be what's holding it up - Let's fix the vav in the brit shalomthis reward that is given...
It's a nasty state of affairs when national and world leaders come plummeting down due to criminal activity, and depending on our political leanings, it can be personally disappointing as well. We saw, for instance, former Israeli President Moshe Katsav...
"Untangling the Forces of Revolution in the Middle East" will be the subject of a three-part education series presented by Congregation Temple Israel's Rabbi Emeritus Mark L. Shook. All three classes will meet on Monday evenings in June and are free and...
One of the most powerful and memorable books I ever read was "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett, which provides glimpses into the relationships between black and white women in 1962 Mississippi. After I finished the book, I spent a lot of time thinking about...
I can still taste my very first falafel, smell the aromas of the spice stalls, and feel the ripple of the stones at the Kotel. The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of Israel are captivating. My relationship with Israel began in the spring...
Leading up to Yom Ha'atzmaut on May 10, the Jewish Community Relations Council is asking the community to create an online video that answers one of three questions: Why do I support Israel? How do I support Israel? How can we advocate for Israel? Finished...
In addition to Passover's ususal powerful meaning, the year 5771 edition holds special meaning for not only Jews and Israel, but for a broader region as well. The Middle East and North Africa are experiencing what is being called the "Arab Spring."...
How you perceive South African Judge Richard Goldstone's recent opinion piece in the Washington Post probably depends on who you see when you look in the mirror.If you're a closed-minded, "defend Israel and the Israeli government no matter what" sort,...
It has often been said that peace won't become a reality in the Middle East until, or unless, the Arab countries and the Palestinians-particulary, the Palestinian terrorist organizations-recognize Israel's "right to exist." However, I submit that the...
