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Oct 23, 2026

Since October 7, Israelis have moved closer to Judaism, but many reject the idea that any political camp should define it for them.

Oct 23, 2026

The transgressions are politically inconvenient for the two major blocs, but there’s a way to find common ground on addressing the problem.

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The Shalom Hartman Institute’s Wellspring initiatives are changing the way young Jewish leaders connect to Judaism and Israel. We offer a growing suite of educational initiatives for young Jews ages 15–25 as well as the professionals, educators, and institutions who serve them on college campuses, in days schools, at summer camps, in congregational schools, and in youth groups. 

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Oct 23, 2026

Since October 7, Israelis have moved closer to Judaism, but many reject the idea that any political camp should define it for them.

Oct 23, 2026

The transgressions are politically inconvenient for the two major blocs, but there’s a way to find common ground on addressing the problem.

Oct 22, 2026

Michael Koplow, Orly Erez-Likhovski, Rabbi Josh Weinberg

Michael Koplow on Rebuilding the U.S.–Israel Relationship

Oct 21, 2026

Distrust, trauma, and politics contribute to a widespread silence despite opposition

Oct 18, 2026

A dispute over a New York nursing home has been heard in two civil courts and three rabbinical courts

Oct 13, 2026

Elana Stein Hain, Dr. Ethan Zadoff, Marc Wolf

Values-based Educational Approach to Israel Education - Learning from the Hartman Modern Orthodox Cohort

Oct 7, 2026

On competitive memory; and what it means to claim our story, and our agency.

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