Tag: Diaspora Jewry

The article discusses the evolving landscape of Jewish philanthropy and the importance of continued support for Israel's security and well-being, despite its economic growth.
In the aftermath of October 7, when Israel faced a wave of terrorist attacks, the author raises three questions.
The Gaza war has led to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide.
In response to the current crisis in Israel, a symposium of community leaders and thinkers has been assembled to address the effect of the war on Diaspora Jewry.
Yohanan Plesner, President of the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the challenges facing Israeli democracy as the government pushes for legislation to weaken the judicial branch.
The mainstream American news media has a blind spot when it comes to Jewish concerns, although it is not necessarily antisemitic.
The author discusses the recent passage of a judicial reform bill in the Knesset that has caused divisions and threatens the democratic nature of Israel.
The text discusses the significance of the State of Israel as a gift to the Jewish people.
The author discusses the achievements of Israel in fulfilling the vision of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel, which includes the ingathering of most Diaspora Jews to Israel and the technological preeminence of the Jewish state.
Yossi Klein Halevy, an American-Israeli writer, engages in Israeli-Palestinian dialogue through his best-selling book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, avoiding the urge to reconcile conflicting narratives.
Yossi Klein Halevy, an American-Israeli writer, and scholar at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, is known for his book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, where he aims to foster Israeli-Palestinian dialogue without erasing conflicting narratives.
Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, explores the concept of the Image of God in his upcoming book and its influence on Judaism and the world.
Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, delves into his upcoming book "The Image of God: The Idea that Changed the World and Judaism," exploring how the concept of humans being made in the image of God has influenced both Judaism and the world at large.
Rabbi Prof. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, a renowned Jewish thinker, explores the significance of Israel in his theological perspective and reflects on the evolving Jewish-American identity in the modern era.
Rabbi Prof. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg reflects on the significance of celebrating Independence Day in Israel as a statement of faith, discussing the role of Israel in his theological worldview and the evolving nature of the Jewish-American experience today.
Bret Stephens, a well-known New York Times columnist, participated in a discussion at the Z3 conference about politics in the US and Israel.
Bret Stephens, a prominent New York Times columnist, recently discussed the state of politics in the US and Israel at the Z3 conference, organized by the Z3 Project of the Oshman Family JCC.
Sara Haetzni-Cohen, director of My Israel and columnist in Makor Rishon, discusses the impact of the hard right on challenging Likud centrists and center-left moderates.
Sara Haetzni-Cohen, the director of My Israel, discusses the impact of the hard right on challenging Likud centrists and center-left moderates.
Rabbi Sigalit Ur, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, delves into her analysis of numerous interactions between Jews and Gentiles found in Rabbinic literature.
Rabbi Sigalit Ur examines numerous conversations between Jews and Gentiles in Rabbinic texts, exploring the definition of who is considered a Gentile.
After 25 years since the Oslo Accords, discussions arise on its failure to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with blame placed on Palestinian leadership, the Israeli government, and the flawed foundation of the agreement.