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Israel from the Inside is for people who want to understand Israel with nuance, who believe that Israel is neither hopelessly flawed and illegitimate, nor beyond critique. If thoughtful analysis of Israel and its people interests you, welcome! Click to read Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis, a Substack publicat
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Even in darkish times, Israelis aren't too busy to take swipes at the rabbinate or remind families what we're all about.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (79+ words) Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis Even in darkish times, Israelis aren't too busy to take swipes at the rabbinate or remind families what we're all about. To conclude the week on a lighter side while still looking at…...
In Israel, scientists are actually studying hope. Hope, says one, is actually in our DNA.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (268+ words) Tomorrow, we hear from Rabbi David Ingber on this, and much more. It’s fairly common knowledge that despite all the challenges Israelis face, Israel consistently ranks as one of the “happiest” countries on earth. That didn’t change after October 7 or…...
Is a break between Israeli Jews and Jews of the Diaspora inevitable? GESHER believes it's not, and is working hard to build real bridges
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (356+ words) A couple of months ago, I happened to be in New York over a Shabbat, and along with my brother and his family, got invited to a Friday evening dinner which was being hosted in honor of some participants in…...
New beginnings... at Kibbutz Nir Oz, and elsewhere, too.
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (577+ words) Every now and then, those reminders of how special this place is. “Where are you for the holiday?” she asked me as she snipped away. She knows our kids, as she’s cut their hair over the years (and now does…...