Reform Zionism: In Search of Clarity
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. Each session provides readings and guided questions for the study of a particular piece of the Reform Zionism puzzle. The topics are: I. Dreams and Reality; II. People, Land, and State; III. Miracles; IV. Mitzvah; and V. Aliyah. Reform Zionism:In Search of Clarity joins ARZA's previous curriculum, One Heart, Two Homes: Israel and the Sacred Identity of American Jews, as an important educational resource helping Reform congregations and their members understand their own relationships to the Land and State of Israel.

ARZA mailed very URJ congregation a free printed copy of ARZA's new adult education curriculum Reform Zionism: InSearch of Clarity.  In an age of both environmental and budgetary concerns, ARZA also wants to make the curriculum available to download (and print if you choose). Click here for an electronic copy of Reform Zionism: In Search of Clarity now!

One Heart Two Homes

A five-session adult education program that addresses the deep, personal issues surrounding the question, “Why should I, an American Reform Jew, have arelationship with Israel?” The curriculum was created in partnership with Hadassah.

The curriculum developed by ARZA can be used:

• In rabbi’s study sessions
• As a stand alone mini-course.
• As weekend Study Theme.
• As a parent study series.
• As a part of an Introduction to Judaism course.
• As a part of a parallel parent component to a Sunday morning family education program.
• In conjunction with a congregational trip to Israel (pre-study, study while in Israel, or study/reflection upon return).
• Contact our offices for more information on how to use this wonderful curriculum.

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One Heart, Two Homes Power Point Supplement for Educators

Faces of Reform Aliyah

This Educational Kit contains materials designed to engage your congregation with Israel through authentic and familiar stories and to expose them to a unique dimension of Reform involve-ment in Israel. Iniside you'll find the faces and voices of North American Reform Jews who have linked their faith and future with Israel. Some have expressed that connection by making Aliyah and relocating their lives to Israel, some divide their time between Israel and North America, and others are still wrestling with the options.

The materials in the Educational Kit include: