Jewish Experiences & Communities
Israeli Identity and the Future of American Jewry
Author: Jennie Starr This article does a great job of arguing “Israeliness” may be a solution to combat apathy towards organized Jewish life in the Diaspora and the challenges of assimilation. Though I’m not a fan of the term “Israeliness,” I do believe Israeli culture and Hebrew language can be key to raising Jewish Americans with an Israeli lens that bridges and connects us for years to come. Some of my favorite quotes from within: Oblivion knocks. The two obvious alternatives—aliya and Orthodoxy—require so radical a change in one’s lifestyle that they’re… Read More
Teaching Hebrew in America, a Zionist Approach
Great article from CEO & Preseident of the Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life, David Gedzelman in their Contact magazine about how critically important relevance, context, and connection is to teaching Modern Hebrew in America for American Jews and Israeli-Americans and how using the proficiency approach, leveraging methodologies like ACTFL standards and more are key to doing it right. Read the article here. http://www.steinhardtfoundation.org/contact/winter2016/winter_2016_gedzelman.htm
Seattle Israelis – Israel-Seattle CLIC
The Israel-Seattle CLIC focuses on events and support for the Israeli community in the Puget Sound area. Holiday celebrations, family activities and more are organized by the volunteers in the community. Learn more at their web site: http://www.israelclic.org/
the Lab – a network of support for your Jewish project
San Diego Israel and Jewish 