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Rabbi David Geffen
Rabbi David Geffen
Rabbi David Geffen is a native Atlantan and Conservative rabbi who lives in Jerusalem.
Participants march in Jerusalem's Gay Pride Parade on August 2. (Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash 90)
August 9, 2018, 3:19 pm
Jerusalem Welcomes Pride
Jerusalem's Pride Parade was held on Aug. 2 with mixed reactions and protests.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Historic Tisha B'Av painting depicting the Destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem. (By Francesco Hayez)
July 25, 2018, 6:51 pm
Tisha B’Av 5718 in Israel
On Tisha B’Av in Israel we mourned because we realize that “baseless hatred” is very much alive here.
By Rabbi David Geffen
The Western Wall in 1898 with some stones containing writings in Hebrew, believed to be the work of visitors who wanted to commemorate their names upon the wall.
July 18, 2018, 3:21 pm
The ‘Fall of Zion’ in 19th Century Israel
Reflecting on Tisha B'av through the words of author and Zionist Isaiah Raffalovich.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Each year, for a week in Jerusalem, “The Light Show” makes a bold statement with its intricate tiny flashing bulbs and its enormous lights.
July 13, 2018, 11:59 am
Lights of Jerusalem
Jerusalem's annual light show makes a bold statement for Israelis and visitors from around the world.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Atlanta Auditorium and Armory, 1909.
June 28, 2018, 6:45 pm
1900s Jewry Fireworks
Rabbi David Geffen recounts the Atlanta Jews traditions of fireworks during the 4th of July.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin
June 20, 2018, 4:03 pm
A Crisis Between Israel & American Jewry
Some 2,400 people gathered for the Global Assembly in Israel from the American Jewish Committee.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Rescuers rush to provide aid to victims after a volcano erupts in Guatemala.
June 20, 2018, 3:24 pm
Israel Focuses Concern on Guatemala
A team of Israeli specialist physicians are helping Guatemalans hurt by a recent volcano eruption.
By Rabbi David Geffen
June 22, 1948, the ship Altalena burns after being shelled near Tel Aviv. (photo credit: Israel Government Press Office)
June 16, 2018, 9:40 pm
The Altalena Affair – 70 years later
On the night of June 20, 1948, the Irgun cargo ship, Altalena, was attacked by Israeli Navy gunboats.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Aaron Butler and Rabbi David Geffen meet the harp-bearing character of Davidka (Lauren Kirshenbaum), there to invite people to help paint pathways in the park.
June 12, 2018, 7:48 am
David Moss Works His Magic in Jerusalem
A downtown group project creates an intergenerational Atlanta connection.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev tried to turn Argentina's visit into an Israel@70 celebration. (Photo by Eli Sabti)
June 6, 2018, 9:59 am
Argentina Slaps Israel With Soccer Cancellation
Israelis, especially our sports minister, Miri Regev, need to view the world as it really is.
By Rabbi David Geffen
May 31, 2018, 4:40 am
A Walk in Jerusalem on a Summerlike Day
Thoughts on weather, preschool, family, the homeless and the next mayoral election.
By Rabbi David Geffen
May 17, 2018, 6:08 am
Shavuot Brings Us Closer to Sinai Experience
“Shavuot is more than cheesecake and an all-night Torah learning experience."
By Rabbi David Geffen
Meanwhile, Guatemala has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, an occasion that brings Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales together on Wednesday, May 16. (Photo by Amos Ben-Gershom, Israeli Government Press Office)
May 16, 2018, 2:34 pm
What You Need to Know About Israel Now
We have a Jewish state for a reason, it is a benefit to the world, and it must defend itself.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Jerusalem resident and Atlanta native Rabbi David Geffen sends these painted rocks as a special blessing to Netta Barzilai.
May 13, 2018, 12:57 pm
Thanks to Netta, Next Year in Jerusalem
The Eurovision win comes as Israel celebrates the capital's unity 51 years ago and the U.S. Embassy moves.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Get full coverage of the Tzafit River disaster from our partners at The Times of Israel at www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tzafit-river-disaster. (Screen grab from The Times of Israel)
April 30, 2018, 5:27 am
Horrific Deaths of 10 Outstanding Israeli Teens
The same societal tendencies that make Israel a tech and military power contribute to a deadly disaster.
By Rabbi David Geffen
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