Zionism

TJS S6E21 The Final Episode of The Jewish Story

There is no way to give closure to six seasons of a story, but you have to try! Here is an interview with Rav Mike Feuer that looks back on the lessons of Jewish history and reflects on the challenges of today. It also announces tomorrow’s new project – so stay tuned for more amazing…

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TJS S6 Interlude – Future of American Zionism

Rav Mike Feuer speaks at Valley Beit Midrash in an event co-sponsored by Temple Chai entitled “Is There a Future for American Zionism? American Zionism in the Era of the Ethnic State.” Image: Public Domain Dedication. Public Use Notice of Limitations: www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright

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TJS S6 interview with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz

Rav Mike Feuer interviews educator and activist Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz and discuss what it means to be both progressive and orthodox in the Jewish world, as well as his vision of the Jewish story, Israel and Zionism past present and future.

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TJS S6 interlude: The Crisis of Israeli Sovereignty

A live webinar on behalf of for Fuel For Truth: Israel Education & Advocacy Training, on “The Crisis of Israeli Sovereignty.” First Rav Mike lays out his innovative approach to three dimensions in which sovereignty is exercised – territorial, economic and cultural. Then in the question and answer he engages the judicial reform protests, the…

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TJS S6E1 Prologue: A new perspective

Season six has finally begun! Here is a prologue to help frame the chapter to come. In it I touch on the power of prophetic sight, the book of Daniel and why in the month of Elul we say that the king is in the field. image from: www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbte…scope/52212049510license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode

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TJS S5 Conclusion – an end and a beginning

All things good things must come to an end, so here is the concluding episode of season 5. In it you will find an exploration of how to relate to the brokenness of the world, some thoughts on our present posture and even hints about what the future might hold. See you in the fall!

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TJS S5 Interlude – Interview with Settler Leader Daniella Weiss

It is rare that someone who begins a movement is still leading strong fifty years later. Daniella Weiss was part of the original settlement of Judea and Samaria in the early 1970s, specifically Elon Moreh and Kedumim where she served as mayor.  She remains an outspoken force within the Jewish settlement movement today with the…

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The Jewish Story: Interlude – Hanukkah: Who Knows Eight?

Have you ever wondered why exactly Hanukkah lasts eight days? You may be familiar with the ‘jar of oil’ answer, but this interlude will give you a lot more to think about. Tune in to Rav Mike’s annual class on Hanukkah in honor of the yarzheit of his father, Charles Feuer, obm.

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TJS S5E8 Yoni Netanyahu and the Raid on Entebbe

Heroism is a precious quality, and one strong enough to change the world. Here is the story of the Israeli mission to free hostages held by Arab terrorists in Entebbe, Uganda perhaps the most heroic mission of its time. At its heart lies a person who in many ways embodies the qualities of his generation…

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TJS S5E6: Yitzhak Rabin’s first term

When most people think about Yitzhak Rabin as Israel’s Prime Minister they focus on the Oslo Accords and his tragic murder, but many are unaware that Rabin’s assassination ended his second term. Here is an episode on his opening round as Prime Minister, when Rabin’s choice as the first native born Israeli to head the…

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