ARZA's Weekly E-Alerts
In his Bar-Ilan address, the Prime Minister stipulated that among his conditions for accepting a two-state solution was Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state.  Although many of us were probably thinking, “what else would it be?” in fact the issue is fraught with complexities.  Read more in this week's E-Alert!

ARZA is Looking for a New Executive Director
The Executive Director of ARZA is the professional leader who, together with lay leadership, represents the Reform Movement in the Zionist world and is responsible for the overall management of ARZA, including advocacy, development and fundraising, budget and finance, staffing and programming. Learn more now!

Important Verdict for Reform Judaism in Israel
The Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) just won a precedent setting case in the Israeli Supreme Court which says that the State has to provide equal funding for Reform and Conservative conversion classes. This is the first time that the Court has declared that government funding must be provided to non-Orthodox Jewish religious services in Israel. Click here to learn more!

ARZA's New Curriculum
Almost two years ago, a member of ARZA's Think Tank, the Institute for Reform Zionism, innocently asked, "Why don't we have a simple, concise definition of Reform Zionism?" The question initiated a process which has now resulted in this five-session curriculum, Reform Zionism: In Search of Clarity. Each session provides readings and guided questions for the study of a particular piece of the Reform Zionism puzzle. Learn more now!

JNF/ARZA GoNeutral Synagogue Affiliate Program
The Jewish National Fund (JNF), a global environmental leader and ARZA, the Israel arm and voice of the Reform Movement in the U.S. have partnered and are pleased to offer your congregation an opportunity to help our environment and support Israel at the same time. Learn more about this exciting program now!

Tikkun Leil Shavuot: A Torah Study Resource for Shavuot
Shavuot falls on May 29^th this year; it is known as the commemoration of the giving of the Torah and is traditionally observed with intensive Torah study, sometimes lasting all night long.  This Tikkun Leil Shavuot, late-night or all-night Torah study marathon is meant to recapture, in some small way the experience of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai.  ARZA is pleased to provide you with a Torah study resource to use at your own Tikkun Leil Shavuot. View this resource now!

An ARZA/Israel Shabbat for the Whole Congregation
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!