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With Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's return to the United Nations next week, the Jewish community is organizing to send a strong message to him and world leaders alike that his continued bellicose stance toward Israel will not be tolerated.
To assist congregants and temple leaders, ARZA has prepared materials, including useful links to essays and information; a prayer insert for this Shabbat Ki Tavo; a poster announcing a rally for those in the New York area; and a formal statement from Rabbi Andrew Davids, Executive Director of ARZA. Learn more now!
"ZIONIZING" OUR YOUTH
For quite a few years, ARZA has provided Student Memberships on request to congregations or individuals. Each membership costs $10 (it used to be $5, but it's still a great bargain!) and is recognized with a personalized ARZA Student Membership Certificate. How can the Student Membership help us create Israel awareness and engagement in our young people? Read more...
ARZA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN THE GATEWAY CITY
(St. Louis, Missouri) Two hundred people crowded the Staenberg Family Atrium at the St. Louis Federation for the Federation's 2008 Annual Meeting on September 4. The theme, in honor of Israel's 60th, was "St. Louis and Israel: A New Vision." The centerpiece of the evening was the keynote speech by Israel-Diaspora relations expert, Rabbi Andrew Davids. Read more...
WAY BEYOND CHADGADYA
Remember the song Chad Gadya, about the little goat that my father bought, that was eaten by the cat, that was bitten by the dog….? Well on Kibbutz Lotan, in the desert north of Eilat, this seder favorite has taken on a new meaning in the last year. The Reform movement kibbutz, founded just 25 years ago, now owns over 200 goats, and is producing artisanal goat's milk cheese and yogurt. Learn more...
SUMMER CAMP, ISRAELI STYLE
Imagine the scene: A group of 78 children, all between the ages of 6 and 8, microphones in hand, competing in a karaoke contest. On another day, the same kids become "ad execs" and create pizza commercials. Other days find them on a camping trip, frolicking in the swimming pool, or celebrating summer the way it should be celebrated – with ice cream! Learn more...
YOU ASKED FOR IT!
The request came to us again and again and again. Every few months someone in the ARZA universe – a board member, a rabbi, or an ARZA Chair in a congregation would call or email. "I need some short, clear articles about what ARZA is and what you do, so that I can help people understand why they should join!" Read more...
For more information about ARZA, contact Frank Adler or the ARZA website