NEW FEATURE – FOCUS ON RABBIS

Beginning this week we introduce a column written by one of our members.

Each week, we will showcase a submission by a rabbi. It could be an Op-Ed, blog post, or column about the issues that are the focus of the work of the ZRC. We invite you to submit your piece to be highlighted in an upcoming week.

This week we feature a blog post from the Times of Israel by Rabbi Samuel Stern of Kansas:

Reform Judaism Chose Zionism. That Was Not a Mistake.

There is a strange argument making the rounds in certain progressive Jewish circles. It goes something like this: Reform Judaism’s embrace of Zionism was a historical accident, an overcorrection born of trauma, and the movement would be healthier if it returned to its original universalist vocation and loosened its bond with Israel. A piece last year in Jewish Currents argued that the movement should build an identity beyond Israel. The Reconstructionist movement is hemorrhaging credibility over the same fault line, and at Hebrew Union College, some rabbinical students reportedly find it easier to discuss Israel with secular friends than with their own seminary classmates, as more and more of the antizionist fringe is accepted.

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Controversial Legislation to Give Chief Rabbinate Control Over the Kotel



We are closely monitoring and communicating directly with the Israeli government about the proposed extremely controversial legislation sponsored by Noam MK Avi Maoz that would give the Chief Rabbinate complete authority over holy sites and prayer at the Kotel. Look in next week’s News You Can Use for more about this matter of interest to us and the communities we serve. 

Essay Contest for High School Students: Please Spread the Word



Know a high school student who loves to write, think big, and engage with ideas about Zionism and Israel? ZRC's national Jewish essay initiative presents a great opportunity for high schoolers to put their voice on paper and be part of a meaningful conversation. Please help spread the word to students, parents, educators, youth groups, and community networks.

Go to ZRCessay.com for more information or to submit an essay

Join The Great Mifgash – An Exciting New Program for Jewish Leaders



Rabbis are invited to join Jewish professionals, community leaders, philanthropists, and change-makers for a Global Jewish Encounter. Think “Speed Dating.” See below for more information and to register.

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Register Today for the 5th Annual ZRC Conference



Join ZRC colleagues in DC to learn from prominent scholars. During this challenging time, it is more important than ever before to come together to strengthen one another while gaining invaluable insights and resources to combat anti-Zionism

Rabbis must be members of ZRC to attend. Not yet a member?

ZRC membership is a one-time payment.

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