Welcome to Mount Zion’s Israel blog! This will be a resource for Mount Zion congregants to share viewpoints and read others in an open, spirited dialogue.
As part of a long range plan, Mount Zion is focusing this year on our relationship with Israel. In future years, the focus will be on Torah/Life-Long learning, Tzedek/Social Justice, and Shabbat. We will explore all of these core Jewish values in a way that fosters community building, panim el panim, face to face. At times, we will use tools of the modern era such as this blog. We hope it will help us when we see each other in person, to have meaningful dialogue. When you post, please keep in mind that only respectfully written views will be kept (ie, if disagreeing with a viewpoint, to do so in a way that respects the person who wrote it.). All viewpoints are welcome.
Mount Zion’s Israel committee will also post Israeli news, articles with provocative insights, and local events on this site. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Rabbi Spilker, aspilker@mzion.org, or visit the “About” section of the blog.