Tag Archives: We Are For Israel

The Growth of Israel Advocacy in the Reform Movement

Posted on 02/15/2012 by Rabbi Kaufman

The dramatic increase in active advocacy for Israel in the Reform movement was obvious at the URJ’s recent Biennial Convention held in Washington DC. That convention featured a number of speakers whose speeches primarily focused on Israel and a number … Continue reading →

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Tornadoes and the Jewish Community

Posted on 04/30/2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

There is a lot going on in the Jewish world these days. There is more to talk about concerning Israel and the Middle East than I have time to write about. Tomorrow is Yom HaShoah, a day when we remember martyrs … Continue reading →

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My Reaction to Goldstone and Rosenberg

Posted on 04/08/2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

I have been more than a bit infuriated by the left’s reaction to Richard Goldstone’s statement that Israel did not intentionally target civilians during Operation Cast Lead. In fact, I wrote two articles about it for We Are For Israel. … Continue reading →

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J Street’s Call to End Oslo

Posted on 11/30/2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

This week J Street sent out a petition to its membership urging them to sign on to a letter urging the Obama Administration as follows: Mr. President — You have inspired me with your commitment to a two-state solution to … Continue reading →

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