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Tag: Diaspora Israel Relations

0 Jewish Law Politics

After three years in Israel, Reform convert told she can’t make aliyah

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 21 Oct

Isabella Vinci, a Reform convert to Judaism, faces challenges in making aliyah to Israel due to her conversion being completed online during the COVID-19 pandemic and perceived insufficient community involvement post-conversion.

0 Culture Politics

For Jews, it's time to celebrate — and then strategize.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Oct

Following the joyous return of Israeli hostages on Simchat Torah, Joshua Hoffman emphasizes the vital need for strategic renewal within the Jewish community.

0 Politics Communities

Debating the World Zionist Congress: Should Diaspora Jews get a say in Israeli affairs?

Bonjour Chai · 12 Jun

Hosts Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat, and Matthew Leibl critically examine the relevance and structure of the World Zionist Congress elections and ponder the ramifications for Jewish diaspora involvement in Israeli affairs.

0 Politics Israel

Vote for a Pluralistic Zionism

Diana Diner in Hadassah · 28 Feb

Jews from the Diaspora are now able to influence the future of the Zionist movement by voting in the upcoming 39th World Zionist Congress, where $6 billion will be allocated over the next five years to various Jewish causes.

0 Politics History

What Matters Now to historian Sara Hirschhorn: Extremism is now mainstream

What Matters Now · 18 May 2023

Historian Sara Hirschhorn examines the shift of extremist ideologies from the periphery to the mainstream in Israeli politics, particularly within the context of the Jerusalem Day Flag March and the current far-right government coalition.