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Defending The State of Israel From Afar

Let’s be clear from the start: The defense of the State of Israel, at all times, is the sacred responsibility of every single member of the Jewish people. This does not mean that every action or policy of the Jewish State is perfect, flawless, and therefore, beyond disagreement, debate or …

Jewsic City and Camp Davis’ Emily Groff Releases EP

Emily Groff is no stranger to Nashville’s Jewish community. An active member of Jewsic City and song leader at Camp Davis, the Nashville-based singer/songwriter is bursting onto the national Jewish music scene with her energetic new EP Breathe. 

Featuring an all-female rock ensemble…

Understanding the Progressive Movement and Israel

The recent surge of antisemitic attacks, anti-Israel rhetoric, and violence in Israel and Gaza leaves many Jews feeling vulnerable, uncertain, and even in fear for personal safety.  Synagogues have been vandalized and for the first time in their lives, some American Jews are afra…

Dear Esther

 

Dear Esther, 

For the past two years my spouse habeen struggling with an addiction.  I am happy that my spouse is in recovery but I am having a difficult time.  I feel angry and resentful about the chaos he has brought into our lives.  His addiction has hurt everyone in…

What the Media Gets Wrong About Israel and Water

By Toby Irenshtain

In 1964, United States President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke of the importance of water in the geopolitical sphere: “Water means life, and water means opportunity, and water means prosperity for those who never knew the meaning of those words. Water can banish hunger and …

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