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Rabbi Miri Gold
Rabbi Gold was the third woman to be ordained as a Reform rabbi in Israel, and the first non-orthodox rabbi to be recognized by the government of Israel. Join us as she looks at the future of progressive Judaism in the State of Israel.
ARZA Canada is proud to be sponsoring Rabbi Gold"s visit to Canada from March 18 -March 24. Her schedule is listed below. Please check your synagogue's events calendar for exact times. This is a wonderful opportunity to be inspired by a real success story from Israel. Thursday March 20
Temple Sinai, TorontoTemple Kol Ami, Thornhill Sunday March 23
Temple Emanu-El
Beth Sholom ,Montreal Monday March 24
Temple Israel, Ottawa.
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JSpaceCanada is excited to invite you to its Israel at a Crossroads event. Come join us for an evening of lively discussion about the conflict and the terminology used to describe it, with Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, David Dewitt and Irving Weisdorf!
All the details can be found in the attached Flyer.
The event is taking place on Monday, March 31 at 7:00pm, at the Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord St.
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Word of Hebrew
Here's a nice compliment that will brighten someone's day.
I like the way you think - Ani ohev (fem. ohevet) et ha-rosh shelcha (fem. shelach)
אני אוהב את הראש שלך
Literal translation - I love your head
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Israel and Africa
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Israel started helping Africans in the 1950's, both in the spirit of Tikun Olam and making new friends. In recent years, developing countries have turned against Israel under pressure from Arab states, but Israel continues to do interesting and valuable projects in Africa. Here are 22 of them! Yes, there are agricultural, water and energy projects, but lots more as well.
And here's another innovation - an inexpensive but durable wheelchair that will allow disabled kids in Africa to go to school. Not all Israeli inventions are high tech.
Take a look at this!
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The future of Reform Judaism in Israel
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For many Israelis, their image of Reform Judaism is an American female Rabbi wearing a tallit, which seems strange to them. Yet Former URJ President Eric Yoffie explains in Haaretz why Reform Judaism will be successful in Israel - because it satisfies a need for a modern expression of Judaism.
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Shimon Peres sets two Guinness world records
Israeli President Shimon Peres broke the world record for teaching the largest online school class ever. He's also the world's oldest head of state.
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Idan Raichel's popularity continues to rise
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 Israeli musicians on the rise.
Idan Raichel is an Israeli pop star known for the eclectic mix of multinational artists in his band. He's now in the top 10 of world musicians on iTunes. Here's a sample of his music.
Idan Raichel will be appearing on Sat. May 10 at Massey Hall in Toronto, and Mon. May 12 at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver.
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Discover Israel - Interactive Tour
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You get to determine what to see in this
interactive video tour of Israel.
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Presbyterians for Israel
Protestant churches have developed a tendency to support the anti-Israel boycott movement, often swayed by a small but vocal minority within the church. Now a group of Presbyterians in the US is fighting their church's boycott policy, openly accusing it of harboring a desire to end Israel's existence.
Read more of Joshua Levitt's article here.
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