Makom Launches New Online Program for Jewish Educators on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

    Makom is excited to announce a new online program for Jewish educators on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Exploring Settlements, Territories, and Green Lines. Starting in January 2021, the 8-part,…

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Podcast: 148 – The New Israeli Jews – An Interview with Shmuel Rosner

Zionism's founders wanted to change Jewish character and culture. In 2019, the data is in, and we can now see that they succeeded. (although not necessarily in the ways they…

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Israel or Diaspora – where does antisemitism strike?

The Right would seem to be saying – I cannot be an evil antisemite, because I support Israel. I may hate Jews at home, but I like them in Israel. The Left would seem to be saying – I cannot be an evil antisemite, because I fight local antisemitism. I may hate Jews in Israel, but I like them here in the States.

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Gun Control and Israel Education – how do they connect?

Whether or not the subject is on their curriculum, every Jewish educator knows that Gun Control is a topic that their students are interested in addressing. As such, we have an opportunity. Our students are motivated, excited, engaged! What contribution might Israel educators make at this time?

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Gun Control and Israel Education – how do they connect?

by Robbie Gringras The political awakening of students throughout the land following the Parkland shooting, has surprised and inspired many. Whether or not the subject is on their curriculum, every…

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Four Hatikvah Questions Explained

The Four Hatikvah Questions (4HQ) are Makom's framework for approaching Israel Engagement. 4HQ is a simple way to contain the complexity that is Israel. It is universal yet particular, and it offers a constructive approach to the “Big Tent”. Download the full pdf, or read the abbreviated annotated version online.

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Four Hatikvah Questions Explained

The Four Hatikvah Questions (4HQ) are Makom's framework for approaching Israel Engagement. 4HQ is a simple way to contain the complexity that is Israel. It is universal yet particular, and it offers a constructive approach to the “Big Tent”. Download the full pdf, or read the abbreviated annotated version online.

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