Zionism

an image of a woman wrapped in an Israel flag

Celebrating the Trailblazing Mothers of Zionism

Crystal Hill

Ellie Rudee

April 13, 2023

While many are acquainted with the "fathers" of modern Zionism (Theodore Herzl, Leon Pinsker, David Ben Gurion, and others) early women Zionists have been largely overlooked. Their contributions to Zionism and Jewish kibbutzim were vital to establishing the state of Israel. It's time that their work was celebrated and recognized.

an image of an Israeli flag with small town and mountains in the background.

ARZA

Israel is Messy and I Love It

Joshua Maxey

December 20, 2022

On November 2, 2022, I landed at Ben Gurion Airport for the first time. Filled with many emotions, this being my first trip to Israel, I decided to keep an open mind as I joined twelve young adult leaders on a journey to learn more about Israel, Zionism, and why Jews in the Diaspora, especially in the United States, should be engaged.

Pile of matzah atop a wooden platter next to a silver Kiddush cup

Passover

The Dual Reckoning of Pesach: Don't Be Brutal, Don't Be Naive

Rabbi Josh Weinberg

March 24, 2021

The fact that in every generation some individuals and groups rise to try and destroy us, as we sing, does not give us carte blanche permission and justification to act brutally ourselves – as every Israeli soldier knows.

Hands holding a mound of dirt and a small plant

Experiencing Israel

Tu BiShvat: How Israel Has Planted New Seeds in the Jewish Soul

Rabbi Neal Gold

The way we celebrate Tu BiShvat has changed over the years – a case-in-point of how Jewish life and observance has been transformed in our day, due in no small part thanks to the successes of the State of Israel.

Religious Pluralism in Israel

Looking for a Virtual Dove: My Experience as a Delegate in the 38th World Zionist Congress

Dr. Miriam Heller Stern

October 20, 2020

I suppose I’ll have to wait another five years to attend the WZC in real life, but most importantly, I hope that all Jews will continue to have a seat at the table. May this week of deliberations bring unity and, like Noah’s dove, a sign of hope, tikvah, that is enduring.