In This Community You Don’t Suffer Alone
“Minnesota Nice” is for real.
Yossi Klein Halevi’s New Book is Call From the Heart to His Palestinian Neighbor
Israeli popular culture is where biblical texts find new expression. One of my favorite examples is the hit song, “Mime’Amakim” (From Out of the Depths) recorded by Idan Raichel […]
Find a Jerusalem of Beauty, Complexity, & Humanity in Sarah Tuttle-Singer’s First Book
New book is will be a ‘must-read’ for many years to come.
Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, Kicks Up Mom Food
This #noshwednesday read about this must-have cookbook from Israeli and Palestinian duo Ottolenghi and Tamimi. Features bold, flavorful recipes and an honest appreciation for the pleasure that delicious food brings.
A Conversation with Acclaimed Writer Yossi Klein Halevi
Temple Israel and Adath Jeshurun hosted Klein Halevi as scholar in residence at their congregations last weekend. The two congregations and JCRC hosted a breakfast for communal professionals Friday morning. TC Jewfolk caught up with Klein Halevi during the busy weekend. Below are excerpts from our conversation.
The Road Not Traveled: A Day In Ancient Galilee
Where did your family come from? If you pose this question to American Jews, the response will likely be, “Russia,” “Poland,” “Germany,” “Lithuania,” “Hungary,” or another country that was part of the Ashkenazi Jewish world. Ask that question in Israel and you will hear all of the above, plus “Yemen,” “Iraq,” “Iran,” “Morocco,” “Ethiopia,” and more—a true ingathering of the exiles from every corner of the world.
"The Attack." Which Side Are You On?
Whenever I see a film that is set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I try to guess in advance how many minutes it will take for it to become obvious whose side the filmmaker is on. The cinematic tropes are often repetitive, predictable and depressing.
“The Attack.” Which Side Are You On?
Whenever I see a film that is set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I try to guess in advance how many minutes it will take for it to become obvious whose side the filmmaker is on. The cinematic tropes are often repetitive, predictable and depressing.
Wounded Syrians Discover Their Compassionate Neighbor, Israel
Israel is discreetly providing lifesaving medical care to injured Syrians. What does that tell us about Israel?
Training the Next Generation of Israel Advocates Starts Now
It takes strong leaders to bring a fair and sane perspective to the conversation about Israel. It’s time to engage and prepare the next generation through the Israel Leadership Fellows Program.