Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism
“It is unconscionable that the Orthodox establishment rules over Jewish life in Israel still to this day. It belies the reality in Israel and among
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Elizabeth Goldman, Senior at Northeastern University
“I am just back from a service of two years in the Iron Dome Unit of the IDF. Needless to say, Israel means a great
Andrew Gordon-Kirsch, Master’s Degree student , New York, U.S
Andrew Gordon-Kirsch (1987), a Master’s Degree student at The New School, New York. Born in Berkeley, CA. Gordon-Kirsch has been active in several American-Jewish organizations such as: J
Binah Malka Stinnett, Project Coordinator at a Jewish Non-Profit, NYC
“Jews living outside of Israel are truly challenged when it comes to holding on and creating new Jewish identity. The question of who is a
Mira Sucharov, Associate Professor, Carleton University, Ottawa
“I feel committed to ensuring that Israel is a democracy. In its current form, I think its democratic status is eroding.” The Interviewee – Mira
Simcha Butchart, Teacher and Artist, Zimbabwe
“Out in the world when people see me, or speak to me, they do not just see an individual, they see me as part of
Shylee Dagani, Student and Litigation Paralegal, Sydney, Australia
“A Jewish state means that wherever I go, however disconnected from my heritage I may be in ordinary, daily life, there’s always a place to
Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation, Boston (photo: Noam Galai)
“I feel connected to Israel, both as an Israeli and as an American-Jew, but I believe that Israelis need to be given the independence to
David Werdiger, Tech Entrepreneur, Melbourne
“There is a vibrant, authentic Jewish life outside of the State of Israel, and one does not have to live in Israel to lead a
Rabbi Justin Kerber, Hospital Chaplain, St. Louis
“I do my best to defend Israel’s interests by speaking up for them when I’m able to, in speech or in writing, and simply to
Rami Tal, Student, Sydney
“I feel connected to Israel in the way that whatever they do effects Jews in the Diaspora. Whatever happens to Israel, I feel. whatever Israel
Rabbi Joshua Rabin, Director of Kehilla Enrichment, USCJ
“Israel is, to use a sports metaphor, the Jewish people’s team. I feel a need to care about it, and I refuse to abandon it,
