Israel

Ruth Schapira

Mountain of Mitzvot? Not!

Our tradition tells us that the sole purpose of Torah is for us to refine our character, and the way toward that end is through action,...

Ruth Schapira

Do we own our Jewish history?

I read something from an unlikely source that struck my deepest core as a Jew, and came to a full stop at a passage from the first...

Ruth Schapira

Shavuot: reminding me of who I need to be

It is hard for me to personalize Shavuot, though I know there is great spiritual meaning to be found within it. Shavuot is one of the...

Ruth Schapira

Antisemitism, BDS, and the fight for justice

This new non-profit organization hopes to bring these issues to the forefront. Please read an excerpt from its website below:...

Ruth Schapira

The one summer I chose Israel

At different times in my life, Jewish educators would often prompt seminar audiences to describe and prioritize their Jewish identity....

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