On Herzl’s 150th birthday, we explore the modern relevance of Zionism after his dream of a Jewish state has been fulfilled
By ALISA WARSHAVSKY
(Author’s note: Three days after I finished writing this article, Israel was condemned around the world for exercising its right to self-defense.…
· Last night, IDF forces took control over the flotilla bound for Gaza, in contravention of the blockade.
· The IDF action was authorized by the Security Cabinet, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense.
· Passengers on one of the six…
On the occasion of Israel's 62 Independence Day, by Noga Shavit, Minneapolis Community Shlicha.
As the day turns to evening and the shadows loom large, we begin the commemoration of Israel’s Memorial Day -- Yom Hazikaron -- for those who fell in Israel's wars. On this special day the entire nation of Israel and Jewish communities around the world stand together along side of the …
In Israel, Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance) is a sacred day. The names of Israel’s fallen soldiers are aired on TV for 24 hours in what seems to be an endless list that grows every year. When the siren goes off for two long minutes the whole country stands still, paying respect to those …
