Association of Reform Zionists of America
Equality. Democracy. Pluralism. Israel.
What is ARZA?
The Association of Reform Zionists of America is the Israel arm of the Reform Movement, representing our community to the Zionist National Institutions.
ARZA’s Mission is two-fold: to center a connection to Israel in the American Reform community, and to strengthen our Movement on the ground in Israel.
Equality. Democracy. Pluralism. Israel.
What’s New
Reclaiming Liberal Zionism – Part I
March 29, 2024 – י״ט אַדָר ב׳ תשפ”ד Emotions are high and are often guiding our actions at this fraught time. As Professor Derek Penslar articulates, emotion lies at the heart of all national movements, and Zionism is no exception. “For those who identify as Zionists, the word connotes liberation and redemption, uniqueness and vulnerability. […]
What Kind of Purim Do We Need This Year?
March 21, 2024 – י״ב אַדָר ב׳ Despite the rabbinic mandate to celebrate Purim with frivolity and silliness, this year it will be difficult to do so. Nearing the six-month mark of this war, Israelis are still reeling from the Hamas massacre, praying every day for the return of the remaining hostages. The lesson of […]
What Do You Mean By That? Part I
March 15, 2024 – ה׳ אַדָר ב׳ תשפ”ד What Do You Mean By That? Two imagined, yet realistic, dialogues between two Diaspora Jews: “Did you say ‘ceasefire’”? “No, I just said ‘End the war, stop the fighting, bring the hostages home, and provide significant humanitarian aid to the millions of Palestinians in dire straits.’” “Oh, […]
Refer a teen or apply to the Teen Israel Organizing Fellowship or Immersive!
Since the October 7th massacre and the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Jewish teens in North America have been experiencing many serious challenges. Jewish teens with diverse political identities have been criticized by their peers and communities for expressing their beliefs around Israel and the war. Many teens and their loved ones have been targeted […]
Why Should I Care?
March 8, 2024 – כ״ח אַדָר א׳ תשפ”ד A friend asked me a provocative and sincere question last week, as we walked toward Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. “I don’t mean to sound indifferent or callous, but why should I care about the Palestinians right now?” It was just two days after the humanitarian aid […]