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A Shanah Tovah Message From Rabbi Vernon Kurtz
The period of the High Holy Days is a time of introspection and meditation. While we Jews do not necessarily make New Year resolutions, it is helpful to stand back to see how we have done this past year as we challenge ourselves to improve in the coming year.
From the point of the work of the American Zionist Movement we need to ask ourselves the following questions: Have we strengthened our bond to Zion, to the State of Israel, to the Jewish people around the world this past year?
NYers Socialize in Hebrew at Cafe Ivrit…Pub Edition!
On Tuesday, August 20, more than 30 Israelis and Americans networked b’ivrit at Café Ivrit…Pub Edition!, the first event for ViZionYLD’s Hebrew immersion-based series for
AZM Brings Layla Lavan to New York City
The first New York Layla Lavan took place on Wednesday evening, July 17th in the midst of one of the worst heat waves in years. An annual event in Tel Aviv, Layla Lavan was first instituted there as an all-night cultural festival in 2003 to mark UNESCO’s awarding it World Heritage status. The record-breaking hot and humid weather was no deterrent for the Manhattan revelers who flocked to the west side for “a taste of Israel” in New York.
Mayor of Migdal HaEmek Promotes His City
In an effort to promote the Israeli city of Migdal HaEmek as a destination for American olim, Mayor Eli Barda met with representatives from across
AZM Organizations March in the 2013 Celebrate Israel Parade
With banners waving and signs held high, hundreds of people proudly marched with the American Zionist Movement and the World Zionist Organization at the 2013
Advocacy Training Seminar to be Held this June
The American Zionist Movement is partnering with MERCAZ, the Conservative Movement’s Israel advocacy arm, to sponsor special training seminar for a core group of Zionist
Join the Intergenerational Dialogue with Muki Tsur
Muki Tsur, educator and raconteur, will address the theme: Gazing from Mount Nebo, with former students and youth movement participants from across the generations. This
Voices Fellowship Program in Philadephia and New York
Progressive Jewish communities in North America are often concerned about certain phenomena occurring in the Jewish State that they recognize as counter their conceptions of
Dr. Ruth Calderon, MK, on Building Bridges Among Jews
Dr Ruth Calderon, renowned academic and educator, and now a Member of Knesset from the Yesh Atid party, will be speaking on “Building Bridges Among Jews” on Thursday, April 11th. The program will be held at the Jewish Theological Seminary at Broadway and 122nd Street in Manhattan. This promises to be a thought provoking program. There has already been a great response so if you are interested, please RSVP quickly.
Asthrith Baltsan Presents “Hatikva” in New York City
This program is now fully subscribed and we cannot accept more reservations. If you would like to hear Astrith Baltsan, and enjoy her entire 90
More Than 1000 Mishloach Manot Delivered to Southern Israel for Purim
For more than 25 years, the American Zionist Movement has proudly been donating mishloach manot (traditional Purimgift baskets) to Israeli children and soldiers for Purim. Because of the numerous recent attacks faced by those living in the south of Israel, this year AZM focused on Ashkelon and its surrounding areas in order to show solidarity with residents there.
Learn Some Hebrew Words and Roots;Learn About Zionism As Well
Just as fidelity to the Hebrew language was a key to our redemption from Egypt (Midrash Vayikra Rabba 32:5), so, too, was it a key to our survival throughout the long exile from our homeland. Dispersed to the four corners of the earth, our diligence in continuing to study and pray in Hebrew united us in a collective bond to our common inheritance and its values.
Feminism, Zionism and the Identities of Jewish Women Activists
FeminIsrael has been a joint project of the World Zionist Organization and the American Zionist Movement for many years. Originally a campus-based program, it has moved into the community in recent years. To mark FeminIsrael and Wmen’s History Month his year, AZM and WZO are sponsoring a panel at B’nai Jeshuran on the multiple identities of Jewish women activitists. All are invited to participate.
ViZionYLD Discusses Media Portrayal of Israel
How do the media portray Israel? On February 7, ViZion YLD, the Young Leadership of the American Zionist Movement, set to find out. At an
A Vision for AZM: Together We Can Make a Difference
Excerpts from Rabbi Vernon Kurtz’s acceptance speech on December 17, 2012 It is imperative that we involve ourselves in the political, educational and social welfare
Monopolity: The Fun Game of Israeli Politics
The WZO: Department of Diaspora Activities presents Monopolity- a life-size game board and simulation of the political parties and issues in Israel today. Monopolity is a fun, inter active game that explores the complexities of the Israeli Society and Knesset! Using the game, you can debate and discuss some of the major issues in Israeli society: State vs. Religion, Peace & Security , Immigration, the Israel-Diaspora relations, to name a few. It is suitable for a wide variety of venues and groups, including Hillels, youth movements, congregations, Jewish Day
DONATE NOW: Purim 2013 Heads South to Ashkelon and Beyond
It was just a few short weeks ago that Israeli children in the southern part of the country were terrorized by missile attacks numbering in the hundreds. Many lived in safe rooms and shelters for close to two weeks. There was no school to attend. The sanitary and living conditions were primitive. And the rockets kept coming. Yet the children found it within themselves to stand up to the attacks and resumed their lives as soon as they were able. It takes a special strength to do this: Jewish strength supported by a Zionist spirit.
Top Chef Chanukah: Chicago Sizzles
On December 10, ViZion Chicago, the American Zionist Movement’s Young Leadership division in Chicago, partnered with Temple Sholom’s 20’s and 30’s group to present Top