Much has been going on in Netzer since our summer camp. Lauren Kessler and Jarred Durbach attended Netzer Veida, the international conference in progressive Judaism’s headquarters – Bet Shmuel in Jerusalem – where Netzer leaders from our 13 different countries got together to share knowledge and discuss the future of Netzer as a world movement. …
To follow on from last month’s article; the Progressive movement begins to align itself with the sentiment of Jews needing a homeland, and furthermore, that homeland being Israel.
As one of Netzer’s five ideological pillars, Progressive Zionism is by far the most confusing and conflictual, whether you are a leader in Netzer or just an inquiring mind. When the head of the Israel centre in South Africa, asked the question; ‘So what is Progressive Zionism?
Hearts fill of anticipation, 12 young Netzerniks set off for Israel. The journey began with an 8 hour marathon overnight in Addis Ababa’ s “ enormous” airport. Tired, drained and rather smelly, we arrived in Jerusalem just in time to witness our first sunset over the Holy Land.
November is an exciting time for matrics, the prospects of the big wide world are almost in their grasp with exams being the final hurdle. For Netzerniks it becomes the time to prepare for the upcoming year unanimously agreed as the most amazing year of your life – Shnat, Shnat Netzer.
Ke Nako! That’s right, Netzer’s annual summer camp is nearly here, and it’s time to start the excitement. Machaneh Z’richa, (rise up) is taking the nation by storm. 2010 is the year South Africa hosted the Soccer World Cup and we certainly ‘rose’ to the occasion. Now it’s time to let your own spirit rise, …
Netzer South Africa has been without equal representation in the Jewish community for nearly a decade. Affirming that no body or organisation should have a monopoly over Judaism, we call for equal treatment of the movement in the King David schools. It is because of the Progressive Jewish aspect of Netzer’s ideology that the Jewish …
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, …
Dear parents, snifim and shnattim shalom rav! clomid japan quality cialis generic recommended We hope you are all doing well. This week was not an easy one. We all experienced Yom Azikaron- Israel Memorial Day for all Israeli fallen soldiers, and victims of terrorism. The shnatties attended a special ceremony
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, fun activities for …