Israel & the Occupied Territories

“There shall be law for the citizen and for the stranger who dwells among you.” (Exodus 12:49)

Resources

• Making the Leap for Freedom: A D'var Torah for Parashat Shmini 2013/5773 by Rabbi Andrea Goldstein.

 

• A Feminist Lens on the Story of Sarah and Hagar: A D'var Torah by Rabbi Amy Eilberg for Parashat Lech Lecha, 2012/5773. 

 

• The Future of Judaism: A D'var Torah by Rabbi Charles Feinberg for Rosh Hashanah, 2012/5773.

 

• To Integrate the Stranger and Honor His Rights: A D'var Torah by Rabbi Avi Novis-Deutsch for Parashat Ki Tetzei, 2012/5772. 

 

• Poetry of Protest: What Kind of Action Can Tish B'Av Inspire? A D'var Torah for Tisha B'Av by Rabbi Aubrey L. Glazer, Ph.D, 2012/5772.

 

• Zionism, Independence, and Moral Responsibility: A Reflection for Yom Ha'Atzma'ut by Rabbi Idit Lev, Director of Rabbis for Human Rights' Economic and Social Justice Department, 2012/5772.

 

• Cleaning House: A D'var Torah for Parshat Tazria-Metzora by Rabbi Lester Bronstein, 2012/5772.

 

• Sermon on Justice and Respect in Israel: A sermon for the High Holidays, 2010 by Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, 2010/5771.

 

• Sermon on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Israel for Human Rights Shabbat 2010: In this sermon, Rabbi Barry (Baruch) Leff reflects on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and suggests the need for a Universal Declaration of Human Obligations, 2010/5771. 

 

• Planting for the Future in Israel: A d'var torah by Rabbi Paula Marcus for Tu B'Shvat, 2010/5770.

 

• From Mourning to Celebration: A d'var torah by Rabbi Jill Jacobs for Tisha B'Av, 2010/5770.

 

• Press Release: Rabbis Urge Israeli Government to Study the Conclusions of the Goldstone Report, 2009/5770.

 

• Reflections on Masekhet Ha'Atzmaut, a talmudic-style commentary on Israel's Declaration of Independence, prepared by Rabbi Gordon Tucker for Yom Ha'Atzmaut, 5768/2008.

 

• Falling in Love Again with Israel: Thoughts for the High Holidays by Rabbi Ellen Lippmann, 2008/5769.

 

• Israel at 60: The Role of the Rabbi: An op-ed by Rabbi Ed Feld for Israel’s 60’s anniversary, 2008/5768.

 

• Embracing Justice: Alternative Educational and Prayer Materials in Celebration of Yom Ha'Atzmaut 2008 for Israel's 60th Independence Day – These materials were used as part of an alternative mincha service during a Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebration in New York City in 2008. Rabbi Simkha Weintraub, who compiled these texts, led services with noted singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman, z”l. 2008/5768.

 

• Judaism and Zionism and Human Rights from a Palestinian Perspective: Time for Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Coexistence – A copy of the remarks Professor Munther S. Dajani made at our 2008 conference. 2008/5769.

 

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