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How to be a good Zionist

By Gareth Hall | Published May 31, 2010

The series of Yamim, (days) that took place in April left me with an uneasy feeling of being a ‘good Zionist’. However as I reflected on them I began to feel that there was nothing really Zionist about my actions at all. Events like Yom Ha’atzmaot and Yom Hashoah all oblige youth movements to participate, [...]

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Big Johannesburg News

By Gareth Hall | Published April 22, 2010

BIG JOHANNESBURG NEWS Israeli Movie Night We’ll be screening “Noodle”, a great comedy-drama about foreign workers’ problems in Israel. Kids’ activities, popcorn and drinks will also be provided! Date: Saturday 24th April Time: 18:45 (for Havdallah) Venue: Beit Emanuel R40 adults, R25 children, all ages welcome! Lag B’Omer Bonfire and Braai Delicious food, good company, [...]

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Women of the Wall

By Gareth Hall | Published April 2, 2010

In recent Israeli history Anat Hoffman, member of the controversial group, Women at the Wall was arrested for performing a Torah service in the woman section of the Kotel(western wall) A huge uproar from the Israeli and Diaspora progressive communities resulted protesting the rights of egalitarianism and gender equality within Jewish ritual practices.

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New Netzer Madrichim shine!

By Gareth Hall | Published March 21, 2010

On the 5th of March, our fantastic new leaders of the Reform Community underwent a well planned leadership and training seminar. Our aims were to educate and facilitate the fundamentals of running a youth movement, being socially aware and active, being a figure in the Reform community and being a role model and educator to [...]

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