Nothing about the ongoing conflict in Israel/Palestine or the historic and political context that gave rise to it is pleasant or easy to address. According to my daily email from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, today is day 97. 97 days of this news cycle that has taken so many twists and turns – here at Read More
Category: Israel
SPECIAL EVENT: Deepening Our Conversations on Israel & Palestine
Since October 7, it’s gotten harder and harder to have civil conversations about Israel & Palestine with people who don’t share our views. For some Jews the issues of the day are black and white, for many others they are a rainbow of grays. Either way, you’ve likely felt uncomfortable at some time since this Read More
Bereshit Barah Elohim: Look For Light In The Darkness
NOTE: This post was first circulated through our newsletter with related opportunities for gathering, learning, and reflecting in the first week following attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7. Bereshit barah elohim – In the beginning there was light that scattered throughout the world. Lately it feels like that light is hidden, but it is still Read More
Making Space to Talk about Israel-Palestine
NOTE: I had been meaning to write this up for a while. Just happened I found the time yesterday, just before news broke of the Israeli Parliament’s vote to overhaul the country’s judiciary. – Jodi Kushins, KSS Board Chair For years, KSS has wrestled with how to host meaningful study and conversation amongst our members Read More