Nelson Mandela and Zionism
The following is analysis from Ben Cohen of JNS. For reactions to Mandela’s passing from Israel leaders, see below. In the coming days, there will be much reflection on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, following the former South African president’s passing on Dec. 5. And in the coming weeks, we can anticipate a […]
Ben-Gurion’s Vision Comes to Life
Get ready to be inspired by the work of Ayalim, an organization founded by a group of young army veterans, who set out to strengthen the settlement movement in the Negev and the Galilee, while educating towards Zionist goals, promoting young entrepreneurship in preferred areas in Israel and nurturing the values of the connection between […]
Founder of Modern Hebrew
When the early Zionists began to return to the Jewish homeland, they revived the ancient Hebrew language, previously used only in prayer. The initiator of this revival was Eliezer Ben-Yehuda. He and his colleagues created words for modern, everyday objects not found in ancient Hebrew. Today, people all over the world speak the language.
The Supermarket That Kept Shabbat
Of all the countries in the world, Israel must be a place which recognizes the unique spiritual qualities of the Jewish people. Â It is a place where Shabbat should be observed and not desecrated publicly, as recognition of our shared heritage. The Supreme Court of Israel recently ruled that the Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality must enforce […]