In this special episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Joshua Weinberg, Vice President of the URJ for Israel and Reform Zionism, and Executive Director of ARZA, the Association of Reform Zionists of America.
Together, they discuss what is going on in Israel amid the war with Hamas.
Organizations we encourage contributions to include the following:
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is raising money to support Israel’s defense and recovery efforts.
Magen David Adom is supporting Israel’s rescue and medical resources.
The Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism is supporting the families of Israel’s Reform congregations.
Please also consider a contribution to Yozma, Temple Beth El’s sister congregation in Israel.

Other resources mentioned in this episode:
ARZA
Rabbi Joshua Weinberg’s Newsletter
The Times of Israel
Stand With Us 
My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel by Ari Shavit
Catch-67: The Left, the Right, and the Legacy of the Six-Day War by Micah Goodman
The Promised Podcast