Articles & Resources
Articles, letters and resources, and other related and relevant topics about Israel.
Arabs Guilty of Apartheid
Ben-Dror Yemini writes in a recent column, “…the world is preoccupied more with the Palestinians than any other unfortunate ethnic group in the world combined. But that is only an illusion. The world isn’t really interested in them. The Palestinians only interest the...
Israel “Bombs Auschwitz”
It has often been said that if only the State of Israel had existed in the 1940s, its air force could have bombed Auschwitz, interrupting the gassing of countless innocents. As published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles by Rafael Medoff Well, now it does exist....
For the love of Israel, we need to say: The Reform Movement is Zionist
How could future Jewish leaders write an open, public letter in the middle of a war, missiles raining down on our people, without ever mentioning Hamas? The New York Times Magazine recently published a long article entitled “Inside The Unraveling of American Zionism.”...
Liat Collins on the history of the Consulate on Agron Street
Liat Collins writes in the Jerusalem Post about the history of the Consulate on Agron Street and explains that: … the unprecedented opening of a consulate in the same city would bring Israel’s sovereignty in its own capital into question. Instead of more countries...
Nadav Shragai on the unintended consequences and implications of the opening of a US consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem
Nadav Shragai writes about the unintended consequences and implications of the opening of a US consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said, "the message of the new American administration is that Jerusalem is not a united...
ZRC Statement and Letter to Govt of Israel about Disruption at the Kotel on Tisha B’Av
The following letter was sent to the following individuals: PM Naftali Bennett President Isaac Herzog Ambassador Gilad Erdan Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nahman Shai The Mayor of Jerusalem Dear Mr. Prime Minister, On behalf of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition, a...
Rabbinic Letter In Support of Israel during the Gaza War
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Response to a naïve MSNBC reporter
I received this note from a congregant – Rabbi, I’m distressed by this post by Joy Reid of MSNBC - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=joy%20reid I lived in Gaza for two years, I’ve covered numerous wars over the years. Israeli officials always highlight how they...
What you Need to Know and Do As Rockets Fall on Israel
Dear Colleagues, I share with you a message I sent out to my congregation about what is going on in Israel. Feel free to use or adapt it if you wish. At a time such as this, when rockets are falling on Israel, our congregants are interested in what is happening, and...
“Objecting to the Progressives’ Objection to Definition of Anti-Semitism” — It’s a life raft to those who hold fast to it (jns.org)
Click here to read Rabbi Weinblatt’s article “It’s a life raft to those who hold fast to it" as it appeared in the nationally syndicated jns.org , or read below. If any one thing has united Jews throughout the ages, it is anti-Semitism. Yet in this era of increased...
The UAE deal: The ultimate disrupter
If the ark of the moral universe is long but bends towards justice, we may be witnessing the tilt towards peace. The accord between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is a game-changer that radically uproots and challenges the assumptions which have guided...
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Why do Americans think Israelis are stupid? by Mitchell Bard [JPost]
As the Israeli government nears a decision on whether to apply sovereignty over some or all the West Bank, American Jews, pundits, politicians, and Middle East experts are telling them doing so will harm their interests. Many apparently believe Israelis are unable to...
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Why Join the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition?
Many rabbis are reluctant or feel intimidated to express their love of Israel. While some rabbis have tried to craft an American Judaism that is separate from Israel. We believe that Israel is an intrinsic part of the American Jewish identity.
By joining the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition you can support Israel with other like-minded rabbinic leaders, access trusted resources, and be empowered to foster a love for Israel for generations to come.
“We can love and support Israel even if we disagree about the particulars of policy and current events.”