So do you really have no influence over Israel’s elections?

Haredim will abandon any government that “gives away” the Kotel to “the Reform”. Put another way – any government that distances itself from the Kotel Agreement could receive Haredi support on other issues, such as the Palestinians. See how you have an influence?

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50 years since the Six Days War – Educational Materials for you

Here is a gathering of Makom materials for your free use, to address different aspects of the 50th year since the Six Days War. Both the reunification of Jerusalem, and the control over Judea and Samaria, have reached half a century.

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Supreme Court: Challenges of Jewish Sovereignty in Israel

Flexing Ethical Muscles

“Taking power and the costs of power…have become central concerns of the Jewish people… Ethical muscles not flexed for centuries are now used; sometimes they are stiff and sore…”                                                                                                                 – Rabbi I. Greenberg

This lesson explores the great responsibility that comes with having power and decision-making ability. The lesson uses two legal judgments made by Israel’s Supreme Court to expose the students to the complex nature of this responsibility. (more…)

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