Professional Development Resources: Israel

Yeshiva Students and Military Service

Dr. Moshe Sokolow explores the question of whether benei yeshiva should be exempt from military service.  Click here to read the article. Read more

Recognizing Greatness in Non-Jews: The Passing of Nelson Mandela

This article discusses the category of Hasidei Umot Haolam, with a focus on the achievements of Nelson Mandela. To read the article, click here. Read more

Mock Israeli Election for High Schools

Background The Israeli Knesset has 120 seats. Israelis do not vote for a specific candidate but for a party list. The system is one... Read more

UJA Israel Independence Day Haggadah

Based on a text composed by Shlomo Goren, Chief Rabbi of Israel with Forward by Joseph H. Lookstein, Chairman, Rabbinic Cabinet, United Jewish Appeal,... Read more

Readings for a Yom Ha'atzmaut Seuda

This article is collection of readings in Hebrew that are appropriate to be read during a Yom Ha’atzmaut Seuda. To read the article, click... Read more

Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) Powerpoint Presentations

Created by  (Pittinsky@gmail.com). Presented on Yom Yerushalayim at Hillel Yeshiva High School in Deal NJ. Acknowledgements: Special thanks to Aryeh Eisenberg a technology coordinator... Read more

Israel Advocacy Among U.S. College Students: Who are the activists?

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