Tag: Shalom Hartman Institute

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi address key issues in Israel including the enforcement of the recent Haredi draft law, the call for new elections, and the potential for resolving the Palestinian conflict post the Hamas war.
Israeli journalist Yossi Klein Halevi, known for his message of hope, spoke in Toronto on Israel's 76th anniversary, stressing Israel's decision not to be a victim after recent attacks.
Yossi Klein Halevi and Amy E. Schwartz discuss current events in Israel, including a contentious government and a divided population, in a wide-ranging conversation.
Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, recently engaged in a conversation with Amy E. Schwartz, the Opinion and Book Editor of Moment magazine, discussing the current situation in Israel, including a controversial government and a society facing internal divisions.
Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses in his book "Who Are the Jews And Who Can We Become" the two strands of Jewish life: Genesis Judaism, focusing on belonging to a group, and Exodus Judaism, based on commandments and values.
The podcast "Irrefutably Jewish: Ep. 403" features Phil Rosenthal discussing his new children's book, "Just Try It!", Eric Cohen and Abe Unger introducing the first Jewish classical school, Emet Classical Academy, Rabbi Meni Even-Israel discussing leading the Steinsaltz Center to make Jewish knowledge more accessible, and sponsorship messages from Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management, Shalom Hartman Institute's podcast TEXTing, and ChaiFlicks streaming service.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss missing YentaCon and interview various guests.
Harvard Hillel's former director, Bernie Steinberg, passed away at the age of 78.
Bernie Steinberg, former director of Harvard Hillel, has passed away at the age of 78.
Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, explores the future of liberal Zionism in an episode of the 18Forty Podcast.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses the future of liberal Zionism.
The Conservative movement is suspending its Israel gap-year program, Nativ, due to budget issues and recruitment challenges.
In Jerusalem, a school parking garage is being used as a makeshift kitchen to provide meals for deployed soldiers, kibbutz evacuees, and others in need during the war.
In this article, the author reflects on the experiences of Israeli mothers during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
In this article, the author explores how division and differences among Jewish Israelis are bridged during times of crisis, particularly in response to external threats.
The author, Yehuda Kurtzer, describes the current situation in Israel as a just war against Hamas, and emphasizes the importance of standing in solidarity with the Israeli people.
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who experienced being held hostage in a Texas synagogue, urges diaspora Jews to stand in solidarity with Israelis who are protesting threats to their democracy.
Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the forthcoming book "The Genius of Israel" co-authored with Saul Singer, which explores Israel's resilience in a turbulent world.
The discussion revolves around the efficacy and value of Jewish day schools in building Jewish identity compared to other forms of Jewish education like after-school programs, summer camps, and Birthright trips.
Jewish people are questioning the significance of Judaica items, such as seder plates and kiddush cups, that are manufactured in places like China or India rather than by Jewish artisans.
The Shalom Hartman Institute has released a new podcast called "Heretic in the House" that explores what happens when people leave the Hasidic world.
Following Benjamin Netanyahu's return in Israel's elections, concerns have arisen over a likely far-right coalition placing controversial figures Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir in power.
The text discusses a variety of Jewish topics, including a follow-up on the role of day schools in 2022 with Yehuda Kurtzer from the Shalom Hartman Institute, questioning the definition of success and social differentiation.
Zohar Atkins, a philosopher and rabbi, discusses the relationship between philosophy and Torah in Judaism in this episode of the 18Forty Podcast.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz discusses the incorporation of social justice into Orthodox education systems.