Posted by in Israel, Torah Commentary This week’s Torah portion Ki Tavo gives the Israelites explicit instructions having to do with entering and living in the land of Israel. There are specific rituals outlined to ensure that this group that has been a nomadic tribe for almost 40 years be tied to the holy land of Eretz Yisrael. The Israelites are…Read more »
July 10, 2014 Dear Kol Ami Family and Friends, I just concluded the second full day with the Rabbinic Mission of AIPAC. AIPAC is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and their mission is to be an effective lobby and bridge for Israel in the United States. Today I will always remember from this mission…Read more »
Written July 9, 2014 It has been a difficult time in Israel. I have been here in Eretz Yisrael for more than a week now. Arriving just before they found the bodies of Eyal,Gilad and Naftali. When the news of the discovery of their bodies came over the news I was with several colleagues and…Read more »
Posted by in Israel Israel’s Independence Day is a day for rejoicing. Next Tuesday Israel will mark 66 years since its rebirth on the international stage. Yom Ha-atzmaut, Israel Independence Day is not just a secular holiday but for all Jews around the world, Israel’s rebirth day is the fulfillment of an age – old dream. It is a…Read more »
Posted by in Israel, Uncategorized I have just returned from 2 1/2 days in Washington D.C. I was attending the annual AIPAC Policy conference along with 15,000 others who love Israel. AIPAC is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. This important organization builds bridges and support for the State of Israel with the United States. AIPAC educates Congress and our…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, Israel, tikkun olam Come hear Dr. Ron Diskin TONIGHT at Kol Ami at 7 pm. Hear about his important research fighting HIV/AIDS. This is a joint program with Israel’s Consul General, the Weizmann Institute, Kol Ami, The City of West Hollywood, Being Alive, Founders MCC, The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center and the West Hollywood Library Foundation.…Read more »
Posted by in Israel, judaism, tikkun olam, Uncategorized Yom Kippur Morning – Reflection of Israel on the 40 Anniversary of the Yom Kippur War Boker Tov, Good Morning.Gmar Chatimah Tovah. May you all be sealed in the Book of life. As many of you know this summer I completed my Shalom Hartman Institute Rabbinic Leadership Initiative and graduated as a Sr. Rabbinic Fellow…Read more »
Posted by in Israel, tikkun olam This is very important. Sunday word of the Mandelblit Commission’s plan was leaked to the press. This was a commission appointed by PM Netanyahu in Israel to follow up on the grand compromise arrived at by Natan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency and Diaspora Jewish leaders on prayer at the Kotel, the symbol of…Read more »
Posted by in Israel This is an amazing story of a disabled Israeli Rower competing for a spot at the Paralympics in London this summer. What happens when the organizers of a competition forget the Israeli National Anthem? MidEastTruth :: View topic – Video: Israeli rower won gold — and sang anthem herself.
Posted by in Israel In honor of Yom Haatzmaut-Israel’s Independence day read this amazing article about one of Israel’s early hero’s and heroines!!!! http://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/front-page/mother-of-liberty/2012/04/25/
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 