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By Nahum Barnea, Yediot Ahronot
Should the Israeli Knesset establish a parliamentary commission of inquiry to investigate the New Israel Fund's actions? Nahum Barnea, one of Israel's leading political correspondents, explores the issue.... Full
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By Einat Wilf
We asked new MK Einat Wilf to share her thoughts with us on her hopes and priorities, the pending peace process, the future of the Labor Party, and the current state of the Israel-Diaspora relationship.... Full
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By Ophir Pines-Paz and Ameinu
We asked “friend of Ameinu” MK Ophir Pines-Paz to share his thoughts with us on the meeting last week between the U.S. President, Israeli Prime Minister and Palestinian Authority President in New York. Pines-Paz is a former government minister and ... Full
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By David Twersky
David Twersky offers a loving obituary of a pioneering progressive thinker a Zionist and a friend who helped many straddle the perceived gulf between Israel and the Left.
This article first appeared in the JTA. ... Full
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By Amos Kenan
This piece by Amos Kenan originally appeared in the Israel daily newspaper Yediot Achronot shortly after the Six-Day Way and was widely circulated among American Jewish students in North America looking for an answer to the anti-Israel New Left. Plea... Full
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By An initiative of the Israeli Peace NGO Forum
A long list of committed and influential Israelis working for peace have written a letter to you.
To read the letter and see what they have to say, and more importantly what they need you to do, click here.
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By Leonard Fein
In this article first published in the Forward, Leonard Fein, an honoree of the upcoming Ameinu Gala, looks back at 100 years of the uniquely Israeli experiment called Kibbutz.... Full
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By Toni Hellman
This article reprinted from New Voices – the National Jewish Student Magazine www.newvoices.org examines how Jews are energizing environmentalism outside of Israel. It looks at a Kibbutz in Seattle as well as Hazon and our own Habonim Dror Camping a... Full
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By Avram Lyon
Freedom to choose is a right that is under attack not only in Iran but here on our own shores as well. How proud we are of the brave Iranians standing up for their rights - how poorly we protecdt those that do it here.... Full
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By Dan Fleshler
If push comes to shove between Washtington and Jerusalem, can pro-Israel pro-peace movements support bold US diplomatic efforts to end the Israeli Palestinian conflict without being branded as traitors. ... Full
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By Rabbi Esther Lederman
Rabbi Esther Lederman was one of three awardees of the Ameinu Dreamers and Builders Award in 2009. Presented here are the heart-warming and inspiring words she presented as she accepted the award.... Full
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By Mira Sucharov
As Israel Apartheid week unfurls across the globe, Mira Sucharov explores the tug-of-war between loyalty and principles.... Full
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By Timna Axel
An American/Israeli at Northwestern University -shares her thoughts and her concerns, about the recent Gaza military operation in specific and the role of American Jews when it comes to loving criticism of Israel in general.... Full
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By Rabbi David Gedzelman
The intensity of an immersion experience, whether it be Birthright Israel, summer camp, a service trip, or a retreat, is difficult to maintain or replicate in any kind of follow-up or continuing programming. ... Full
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By Daniel Orenstein
Daniel Orenstein reviews two new books which explore Israel and its pull on those who choose to call it home - some succesfully others less so
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Recent accusations against Israeli human rights organizations, including the New Israel Fund, have sparked controversy within the global Jewish community. Brad Rothschild, Chair of Ameinu’s Policy and Advocacy Committee, wrote an op/ed about what is happening to civic society in Israel. He says, "Recent events suggest that Israel's historical commitment to democracy may be wavering."... Full Story
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President's View
Ameinu President Kenneth Bob shares some political, cultural and personal impressions after his recent trip to Israel.... More President's View