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Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz
June 14, 2023, 1:12 pm
Atlanta’s 2023 Community Journey to Israel: Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz
Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz shares his recollections of the Federation's 2023 Community Journey to Israel.
By Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz
Delilah and Steven Cohen (far right) appreciated the details shared by Major Shai and Lt Ari.; Alex Gandler, Israel’s Deputy Consul General to the Southeast is pictured in center.
January 1, 2023, 12:07 pm
FIDF Appreciation Event with Elite Special Forces
Members of the Atlanta-based community presented a strong show of solidarity for Israel’s soldiers.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
For years, liberal Jews have campaigned for the right to worship as they please at the Kotel, the Temple’s Western Wall.
January 1, 2023, 12:06 pm
Israel Diaspora Minister Senses Trouble for Liberal Judaism
Nachman Shai sees recent support for Conservative and Reform Judaism in Israel as losing out to the rising influence of the ultra-Orthodox and far right political parties.
By Bob Bahr
Israel closes its borders to U.S. fights for first times. // Nati Shohat/ Flash90
December 21, 2021, 5:02 pm
Israel Closes Its Borders to U.S. Flights for First Time
Many American Jews feel unwelcome in their Jewish homeland.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
December 6, 2021, 8:34 am
What I’m Thankful For this Chanukah
Eight things Publisher Michael A. Morris is thankful for.
By Michael A. Morris
Rabbi Adam Starr hopes for a “spiritual boost” from his July trip to Israel.
July 14, 2021, 3:58 pm
Rabbi Adam Starr Joins Communal Trip to Israel
Religious Zionists of America organized the support mission.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
February 25, 2021, 1:42 pm
The 5781 Purim Gazette
Our annual Purim spiel from professor Essie Fresser offers news on the latest burping remedy, alternative vehicles for hire, and sticky archeological discovery.
By Essie Fresser
The Western Wall (Wailing Wall) is empty of worshipers. during the coronavirus health crisis, Jerusalem, Israel
May 15, 2020, 7:18 am
Migratory Swifts Put on Ancient Aerial Show at a Western Wall Emptied of People
Jerusalem Old City’s colony, populated each spring by birds arriving from Africa, dates back 2,000 years, is likely one of world’s oldest.
By AVIV LAVIE
Photos courtesy of Brent Herd // Brent Herd (center, in the blue shirt) praying at the Kotel three years ago.
May 8, 2020, 7:10 am
A ‘Powerful Moment’ with Dying Father
Had he sought help from someone else that day at the Kotel, Brent Herd might not have made a connection that changed his life.
By Dave Schechter
The blessing of the Kohanim at the Western Wall
April 12, 2018, 5:07 am
What Israel Means to Me: Mitchell Kaye
Here’s what the former state legislator from East Cobb has to say as we celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday.
Ken Stein speaks with Lesley Sachs about equal rights and gender equality after the presentation, during which he noted that “Hatikvah” calls for a free people in our land, not free men in our land.
February 14, 2018, 3:22 pm
Women of the Wall Keep Challenging Barriers
The divide between the men's and women's section of the Western Wall in Jerusalem has widened in recent years.
By Leah R. Harrison
This euphoric moment quickly gave way to controversy over rules and oversight at the Western Wall.
July 11, 2017, 11:33 am
Wall a Religious Shrine or National Monument?
To truly understand the complexities of Netanyahu’s recent decision one must go back to 1967.
By Rich Walter
July 10, 2017, 2:10 pm
Haredim Are Defeated
Zionism as we understand it, includes democratic values, not the views of a single group.
By Rabbi David Geffen
The Western Wall stands as the ultimate symbol of what was gained in the Six-Day War. Jews were barred from the holy site from 1948 until Israel reunified Jerusalem in 1967.
From the WebJuly 6, 2017, 10:31 am
Western Wall Bill Blocked
The Knesset rejects an opposition lawmaker's proposal to enshrine egalitarian worship at the Kotel in law.
Joel Alpert poses with the iconic paratroopers of the Six-Day War: (from left) Zion “Zigi” Karasanti, Yitzhak Yifat and Haim Oshri.
June 30, 2017, 2:01 pm
Wisdom From the Wall: Put Down the Wine
The three paratroopers made famous by a Six-Day War photo are well aware of their place in history.
By Joel Alpert
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