Synagogues, Red Lines, and Free Speech with Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie

Rabbi Yoffie

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, President Emeritus of the Union for Reform Judaism Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, President Emeritus of the Union for Reform Judaism, joins Peter Reitzes on the Voice4Israel podcast to discuss his love of Israel, the dangers of BDS, and maintaining red lines in synagogues. Rabbi Yoffie is asked about his seminal articles … Read more

Being Visibly Jewish Supports Other Religious Minorities

Jewish

Non-Jewish allies displayed the Star of David in support of JewishAndProud. Being Visibly Jewish Supports Other Religious Minorities By Peter Reitzes When I began working in a North Carolina public school eight years ago, I was the only Jewish staff member in the building. On Sunday January 5, the last day of my school’s holiday … Read more

I Love Israel with Orna Drawas

This is the third post in a series featuring North Carolinians discussing their love of Israel. Thank you Orna Drawas for participating! What is your most memorable moment in Israel? In Jerusalem one evening after dark, we happened to arrive at the Kotel as the IDF was holding their swearing-in ceremony. Hundreds of young men and … Read more

I Love Israel with Orit Ramler Szulik

I Love Israel

This is the first post in a series featuring North Carolinians discussing their love of Israel. Special thanks to Orit Ramler Szulik for launching the I Love Israel series.  What is your most memorable moment in Israel? Every moment in Israel is memorable! I always remember when I was 9 years old and the Entebbe Operation … Read more