Virtual New Jerusalem Game Proposed to Google
Jan 11, 2009
Dr. Yitzhaq Hayut-Man, Jewish scholar and cyber-architext has proposed that a virtual New Jerusalem global multi-user computer game system be built to fulfill the redemptive visions of the prophets of Israel.
Emory Jewish Law Expert on Bioethics
May 29, 2008
Israeli President Shimon Peres invited Emory Law Professor Michael J. Broyde to address biotechnology and ethics at the 'Facing Tomorrow' conference held in conjunction with Israel's 60th birthday in Jerusalem earlier this month. Broyde, a senior fellow in the Center for the Study of Law and Religion (CSLR) at Emory, is ordained as a rabbi by Yeshiva University and is a member (dayan) of the Beth Din of America, the largest Jewish law court in America. Here Broyde shares his thoughts on bioethics
Synagogue 3000 elects new Chair
Feb 19, 2008
Rabbi Aaron Spiegel, noted expert on congregational studies and a director at the Indianapolis Center for Congregations, takes the helm of Synagogue 3000, an organization that empower synagogues to become compelling moral and spiritual centers - sacred communities - for the twenty-first century.
Study Highlights Emerging Jewish Communities
Dec 3, 2007
Over the past few years, an important new phenomenon in Jewish life has manifested: the creation of dozens of independent minyanim, spiritual communities, alternative worship services, and emergent congregations. These new organizations add diverse opportunities for worship, learning, social justice work, community-building and spiritual expression. A new study by Synagogue 3000 and Mechon Hadar highlights this research.
The Optimistic Jew - Book Tour
Aug 4, 2007
Tired of pessimism about the future of the Jewish people? Tsvi Bisk offers a positive vision and critique of Judaism, the Diaspora, and Israel in his new book. He shows why globalization makes it possible for Jews to realize their own individual potential.
Future Bible Commentary
Jun 13, 2007
Can artwork, not just text serve as commentary on the Bible? Dr. Rabbi Moshe Dror has launched a regular commentary on the Hebrew Bible at IsraelSeen.com, using the artwork of Philip Ratner and others. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do in the transmodern age. [ Visit Website ]
Satin Calls for One-State Solution
April 17, 2007
Could a one-state solution resolve the 60 year-old Israeli-Palestinian crisis? In leiu of the lag in coming to a two-state solution since the 1990s, Mark Satin argues for new thinking and new views on the chosen people--both Jews and Palestinians. [ Visit Website ]
JewsOnFirst Aims to Counter Christian Right
May 21, 2006
Launched in October 2005, JewsOnFirst.org opposes the growing strength of the Christian right and the accelerating pace of its theocratic agenda. Their resistance to Christianization includes, standing against cultural intimidation of minorities, faith-based diversion of tax dollars and resisting the use of U.S. foreign policy for evangelical aims. [ Visit Website ]
Schools Receive Jewish Secularism Grants
Apr 5, 2006
The Center for Cultural Judaism in New York announced Posen Grants for five addition American universities to join the study of secular Jewish history and cultures. Each new school will receive $50,000 per year, for up to three years, towards the development of new courses of study in this area.
Why I supported the Disengagement
Dec. 13, 2005
Israeli Futurist Tsvi Bisk shares why he feels Israel's disengagement decision, with respect to Gaza, was in Israel's best interest, in improving its standing in the world and pursuing its grand strategy of a Jewish homeland.
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