Jewish Literary Links
Each week as Shabbat approaches, the My Machberet blog presents a collection of links, drawn primarily from the world of Jewish books and writing.
(more…)Posts Tagged‘Israel’
Words of the Week
“Choosing to learn and write deeply about Israel, to become its translators and storytellers, can feel like volunteering to face the firing squad. But we need your courage now. “
Source: Abigail Pogrebin, “Defending Israel Thoughtfully Means Doing the Work” (The Jewish Week)
Jewish Literary Links
Each week as Shabbat approaches, the My Machberet blog presents a collection of links, drawn primarily from the world of Jewish books and writing.
(more…)Jewish Literary Links
Each week as Shabbat approaches, the My Machberet blog presents a collection of links, drawn primarily from the world of Jewish books and writing.
(more…)Words of the Week
“The question, then, isn’t whether but how to criticize. If you must criticize Israel, do so with the intention of helping Israel grow. Criticize with pride in our achievements, not only with disapproval of our failures. And don’t delight in the role of rebuker.
(more…)Words of the Week
“In 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the world changed. Now it is on us to make certain that George Floyd’s death will not be in vain. We can argue and joust and cry about Israel another day.”
Source: Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky, “Why I, A Minneapolis Rabbi, Changed My Mind About ‘Black Lives Matter'” (The New York Jewish Week)