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
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 […]
Politics, People, and Presence – Live From Israel
Friday March 1, 2024 – כ״א אַדָר א׳ תשפ”ד It is surprisingly refreshing to be here in Israel. The flowers are in full bloom after weeks of rain, and many people are figuring out the “new normal.” The buzzword in Israel is “חוסן” or “resilience.” Posters of the kidnapped hostages, held in captivity for […]
Building Together
February 16, 2024 – ז׳ אַדָר א׳ תשפ”ד דַּבֵּר אֶל־בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וְיִקְחוּ־לִי תְּרוּמָה מֵאֵת כׇּל־אִישׁ אֲשֶׁר יִדְּבֶנּוּ לִבּוֹ תִּקְחוּ אֶת־תְּרוּמָתִי׃ (שמות כה:ב) Tell the Israelite people to bring Me gifts; you shall accept gifts for Me from every person whose heart is so moved. (Exodus 25:2) The Mishkan (Tabernacle) was a national endeavor. It […]