How to speak about Israel on the High Holidays?

How to speak about Israel on the High Holidays?

In a few days Jews from around the world will gather to welcome the New Year and to celebrate the holiest days on our calendar.  Rabbis are working on our sermons and refining our messages for the largest crowds of the year. Many of us will speak about Israel and the...
A plea to rabbis: Be positive

A plea to rabbis: Be positive

High Holiday sermons should aim to make congregants feel good about being Jewish, especially when speaking about Israel. The stakes are high. Let’s be honest. For most of the people who attend High Holidays services this is the only time they will be in shul the whole...