Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie
Millennials Ask about Israel: "Is There a Generation Gap When Talking About the Jewish State?”
A millennial asks: Do you think ongoing adult education on Israel differs from the education for the young adult community? Learn one rabbi’s response to this question.
Why Should North American Jews Care About Religious Pluralism in Israel?
I am often asked, does it really make sense to bother about the religious rights of Reform Jews when Israel’s very existence is on the line? Shouldn’t religious questions wait until Israel’s security is assured?
What Are the Best Ways to Talk to Our Children and Grandchildren about Israel?
How do we respond to the media coverage of Israel, some of which is accurate but much of which is outrageously slanted and distorted? How do we deal with our own confusions about Israel when trying to talk to our kids?
Israelis Are Among the Happiest People in the World... No Joke!
Here's something that you probably don’t know about Israel: Israelis are very happy. In fact, they are among the happiest people in the world – far happier than Americans, and a bit happier than Canadians. When compared to the citizens of the richest and most
A Thin Line Between Passion and Zealotry
The final nine verses of Parashat Balak, the second parashah in this week's double portion, tell the story of Zimri, who brings a Midianite woman into the Israelite camp for the purpose of having sexual relations with her. Phinehas, a grandson of Aaron, promptly stabs both Zimri and the woman
