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Dec 16, 2012

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Jerusalem Post Feature: Bonding with Braverman

In a feature story in Jerusalem Post's Metro section from November 23, 2012, Gusti Yehoshua-Braverman, the only woman among the six publicly elected members of the WZO executive, talks about her work in the movement, her understanding of Zionism and her background as a Reform Jew.You can read the feature here.See More

Nov 26, 2012

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Webcast about "Operation Pillar of Defense"

Tuesday this week, November 20, Jeremy Leigh and Dr David Mendelsson discussed “Operation Pillar of Defense” in a webcast. The webcast was a great success and, in case you missed it, you can still hear it by following this link. Jeremy Leigh and Dr David Mendelsson- 'Operation Pillar of Defense' in contextA chance to clarify what is happening in the south,…See More

Nov 22, 2012

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Nov 15, 2012

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Following arrest: Interview and Q&A with Anat Hoffman on YouTube

Following Anat Hoffman’s arrest at the Kotel on Tuesday, October 16th, she was interviewed online and subsequently participated in a Q&A session set up by Pro-Zion, the UK Zionist Movement for Progressive Judaism.Anat was arrested during a prayer service at the Kotel for saying Sh’ma Israel aloud and for wearing a tallit. She was subsequently taken to the police station where she was held overnight. You can watch the full session (46 min.) on YouTube…See More

Oct 25, 2012

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Anat Hoffman arrested at the Kotel for saying Sh’ma Israel

On Tuesday night, October 16, Anat Hoffman was arrested during a prayer service at the Kotel for saying Sh’ma Israel aloud and for wearing a tallit. The service was held at the women’s section of the wall and was attended by some 250 participants including members from Women of the Wall and Hadassah.Anat Hoffman was subsequently taken to the police station where she was…See More

Oct 19, 2012

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United Church of Canada calls for Israeli boycott

Last week, the United Church of Canada passed a resolution calling for the boycott of all Israeli goods produced in settlements on the West Bank. The resolution is based on a 29-page report put together by the church’s Working Group on Israel/Palestine Policy and encouraged members of the church “to avoid any and all products produced in the settlements,” requests that the Canadian government ensure that “all products produced in the settlements be labeled clearly and differently from products…See More

Aug 21, 2012

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MDA responds to emails – IRAC steps up campaign

Last week IRAC send out a newsletter encouraging you to email American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) in protest of their appointment of Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to a new MDA advisory committee. The Rabbi is infamous for his racist remarks.AFMDA has received thousands of letters since. You can read their reply here.This week, IRAC is stepping up their campaign to have Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu…See More

Aug 7, 2012

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Jul 31, 2012

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Kibbutz Lotan to receive NIS 3.7m for bird sanctuary

ARZENU and the Israel Reform Movement has helped secure Kibbutz Lotan a NIS 3.7m grant from the JNF/KK"L for the construction of a bird-watching park as well as other eco-projects. Read the full story below in a letter from Executive Director at Kibbutz Lotan, Mike Nitzan. Dear Friends, Through ARZENU and the Israel Reform Movement's diligent teamwork and commitment, the JNF/KK"L has budgeted NIS 3.7m for the completion of Kibbutz Lotan's "Ecological Community Project." The allocation enables…See More

Jul 19, 2012

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Jul 5, 2012

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Petition for pluralism at the Kotel

Help us make the Kotel (Western Wall) a place for all Jews - not just the ultra-Orthodox who are currently in sole control of the holiest site in Judaism as well as the Western Wall Heritage Council, who administers the holy site.By signing the petition you call for religious pluralism on the Western Wall Heritage Council by opening up the council to members from other streams of Judaism such as Reform and Conservative Judaism as well as secular Jewish members.You can sign the petition…See More

Jul 3, 2012

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Top Israeli politicians congratulate Reform Movement and offer future support

In a letter to the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), Minister of Defense, Ehud Barak and Minister of Trade, Industry and Commerce, Shalom Simchon congratulate the movement on "its historic accomplishment of the State's recognition of Reform and Conservative Rabbis".In addition, both Ministers offer their support in IMPJ's further struggle to end discrimination of non-Orthodox streams of Judaism in Israel.You can read the full letter in pdf here:…See More

Jun 11, 2012

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The big step for Judaism

Last week’s historical decision to recognize non-Orthodox rabbis in Israel has resulted in both congratulations, press coverage in both Israel and abroad and of course a feeling of renewed drive among people fighting tirelessly for the rights of egalitarian Jews in Israel to be able to live a religious Jewish life in accordance with their customs and beliefs.Yesterday, Gilad Kariv, rabbi and Director of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism had his article A big step for Judaism published…See More

Jun 5, 2012

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ARZENU thanks Natan Sharansky for support

Following Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Natan Sharansky’s, statement of recognition of the State’s decision to recognize non-Orthodox rabbis in Israel, ARZENU chair, Joan Garson, has send this reply: Natan Please accept sincere thanks on behalf of ARZENU for your statement on the recent decision to recognize of the Reform and Conservative movements. We value your partnership on issues of pluralism and your sincere efforts to work for the unity of the Jewish people including its non-Orthodox…See More

Jun 4, 2012

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Statement from ARZENU following new Kotel-arrest

ARZENU, the International Federation of Reform and Progressive Zionists, deeply regrets the detention of four women during Rosh Chodesh prayers at the Kotel this morning (December 14), on suspicion that they might “disturb the peace and offend others”, and the confiscation of tallitot.

The continued domination of holy places in Israel by the Orthodox Rabbinate only serves to drive…

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Posted on December 16, 2012 at 3:44pm

Webinar about upcoming Israeli election

On December 10, ARZENU hosted another successful webinar, this time about the upcoming Israeli election: Israel Election Punditry – led by Jeremy Leigh.

In case you missed it, you can listen to it online here.

Jeremy Leigh grew up in London where he was active in RSY-Netzer and from where he made aliyah in 1992. He has been living…

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Posted on December 16, 2012 at 3:17pm