Who were the Zealots?
byWas the Zealot movement founded in the Galilee following the death of King Herod as Josephus claims? Or was it the continuation of something much older & deeper in Judean society?
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Parshiot Matot & Mas’ei: The Aftermath
byThe end of Bamidbar focuses on preparing the children of Israel for life in the promised land.
Parshat Pinḥas: Shimon’s Vulnerability
byDespite its aggressive dedication to the land & people of Israel, the tribe of Shimon can be susceptible to seemingly benign foreign influences.
Parshat Balak: Israel’s Spiritual Conflicts
byThe primary theme of Parshat Balak is Israel’s spiritual confrontations with the other nations.
Introduction to the Torah of Manitou
byHow can the teachings of Manitou help the children of Israel reach the stage of Hebrew universalism?
Parshat Ḥukat: Israel’s Military Conflicts
byThe primary theme of Parshat Ḥukat is Israel’s military confrontations with the other nations.
Israel & the Islamic World
byHow should we understand the ideal relationship between the Jewish people & the Islamic world?
Time to Come Home
byWhile there are many beautiful & inspiring reasons to move home to Israel, Jews can’t afford to ignore the reality that the Diaspora is simply no longer safe.
A Game-Changing Approach to Peace
byA revolutionary approach to Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation at Tel Aviv University’s Conflict Resolution & Mediation international program.
How the State of Israel Contributes to Systemic Anti-Semitism
byHow has the State of Israel raised systemic anti-Semitism to a global scale & how can the Jewish people successfully break free from it today?
Foundations of Hebrew Universalism
byHow does Jewish national consciousness & the Hebrew commitment to a collective mission differ from Western conceptions of nationalism?
What is Systemic Anti-Semitism?
byDoes anti-Semitism constitute a system of oppression with a unique function in society?