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Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th
These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.
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Hope and Pride in Be’er Sheva
During Pride Month, I participated in a leaders' trip to Israel through A Wider Bridge, an organization dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people in North America and Israel. Around Israel, pride events this year focused on calls to free the hostages, support the hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and reach a meaningful ceasefire.
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Impacting Camp, Connecting with Israel After October 7th
Every year, URJ Camps host Israeli counselors as a way to strengthen our young people’s connection to the land and culture of Israel. This summer, this initiative took on even more meaning in the wake of the October 7th attacks.
What Is Reform Zionism?
Reform Zionism is a continuation of the early Zionist dream to foster a living, breathing national culture that represents the highest ideals of Jewish peoplehood. Foremost among these ideals is for Jews to be free and liberated citizens of the world who also contribute as Jews to our global civilization.
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Experience Israel
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Educational Experiences in Israel
Spend the most thrilling summer of your life travelling across Israel. Learn about our amazing experiences and programs.
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Historic and Significant Synagogues in Israel
Israel houses a number of historically and/or architecturally significant synagogues, open to tourists looking to pray or just take in the holy sites.
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Israel Travel Ideas
Look beyond the archeological digs, ancient cisterns and tourist sites for some of the more vacation-y fare, frequented by Israelis, but not always that well-known.
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Nation of Innovation: Museums
No matter how many times you visit Israel, you will always be able to find inventive museums waiting for you to explore and experience.
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8 Pieces of Good News About Israel
Israel is becoming a kinder and gentler place. Here are eight positive things about the land and her people in these challenging times.
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LGBTQ Life in Israel
Israel has been called the "gay capital of the Middle East," which is no surprise to many of its supporters who have been touting its outstanding record on gay rights for years.