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Tag: Emotional Connection

0 Communities Education

End of Gaza war offers a historic opportunity to reengage young Jews worldwide

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Oct

After the agreement ending the Gaza war, there is a unique opportunity to reengage young Jews globally, addressing the growing disconnect with Israel exacerbated by the pandemic and conflict.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Nine Books You Should Read to Think About Love, Relationships, and Commitment

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 10 Aug

In celebration of Tu B'Av, the Jewish holiday of love, Rivka Bennun Kay shares a curated list of nine books that delve into the complexities of love, relationships, and commitment.

0 Culture Ethics

What a lion, a rabbi, and a dog taught me about grief

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 30 Apr

Benyamin Cohen reflects on the profound impact of losing a pet, drawing parallels between traditional Jewish mourning practices and the grief of losing an animal companion.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Why Most Marriages End Up on Autopilot (and How You Can Beat the Odds)

Living Lchaim · 23 Mar

Rabbi Reuven Epstein offers profound insights into why many marriages operate on autopilot and are at risk of failure.

0 Israel Communities

Out of Sync With Israel, But Never Out of Love

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 15 Feb

Sruli Fruchter explores the emotional and temporal disconnect between Diaspora Jews and Israel in light of recent conflicts.

0 Education Israel

How do you educate a heart? A new approach to Israel education?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Nov 2024

Aya Shechter explores the need for a transformative approach to Israel education that goes beyond traditional history lessons.

0 Communities Politics

‘I discovered I’m much more Israeli than I thought’: How Oct. 7 changed being Israeli in America

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 2 Oct 2024

The article explores how the events of October 7, 2023, have profoundly affected Israeli expatriates living in the United States, prompting many to reassess their national identity and emotional ties to Israel.

0 Communities Culture

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet · 4 Sep 2024

In an evocative personal reflection, the writer delves into the emotional connection felt between her son and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American hostage in Israel.

0 Culture Politics

When Israel comes up on a date

Forward · 14 Mar 2021

The topic of Israel has become a contentious issue in the American Jewish dating scene, serving as a litmus test that can make or break budding relationships.