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January 28, 2012 4 Sh'vat 5772
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Please go to IMPJ and IRAC to get the latest news from the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism and the Israel Religious Action Center.
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Click here to sign our petition to the UN!
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Here are a couple of resources on the recently proposed boycott bill in Israel:
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Response to Rabbis Gordis and Perlo and David Breakstone
Our task is not about winning a debate but about building the relationships among Jews that makes a better future for Israel and all of our people.
By Rabbi Daniel Allen, Executive Director of ARZA
Expanding the tribe in the home of the brave
The passing of Debbie Friedman and shooting of Gabrielle Giffords highlighted the stretching and morphing of Jewish identity in the U.S., a trend sadly not mirrored in Israel.
By Naamah Kelman, Elan Ezrachi
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Love, Not Hate
Exposing the BDS movement against Israel
ARZA is launching an initiative to make members of Reform synagogues aware of the war without guns that is being waged against Israel, and the details of particular anti-Israeli efforts. We will be distributing a series of articles which will describe particular delegitimization efforts (or BDS campaigns) and suggested ways of countering them. Read on for more information.
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ARZA reacts with alarm to a recent report that 50 leading Israeli municipal chief rabbis, all employed by the State of Israel, have signed on to a religious ruling that forbids renting homes to gentiles--a move particularly aimed against Arabs. This ruling comes just months after the Chief Rabbi of Safed initiated a call urging Jews to refrain from renting or selling apartments to non-Jews. Read more.
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The worst fire in Israel’s history raged across Haifa and the Carmel Forest. More than 40 lives were lost, and many homes destroyed. ARZA, in partnership with the URJ and IMPJ, set up an emergency relief fund. Read the latest update on the rebuilding efforts here, and find out where your donations are going.
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View Latest IRAC Newsletter Onlining Conversion Bill Details
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ARZA is happy to share with you our guide for planning a Shabbat observance in your congregation that highlights our people’s connection to the land of Israel through Torah study, story telling, music and of course, food. We hope you will find these materials flexible enough to use with pre-schoolers or seniors, Friday night only or for a complete Shabbaton. Learn more now!
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Click here for a list of credible information resources about Israel beyond mainstream media.
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A year has passed since the earthquake rocked Haiti. Within hours of the news of the tragedy an Israel Defense Forces medical team was assembled. The first international medical response team on the ground was the IDF field hospital. First Sergeant Shahaf Shtrikman from the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) community 
ARZA Raises Funds for Carmel Fire Rebuilding Efforts
