Volume I, Issue 1

A Window on Israel from Project Reconnect
Volume I, Issue One, November 2005

Introduction to the First Issue
By Rabbi Paul Freedman

Israel Broadcast is a compilation of news items, events and timely information which will be broadcasted periodically, throughout the year, from Israel and about Israel. Read the articles and opinions of our alumni olim and Israeli notables.

Offer your own opinion(s) to those brought to you by Israel Broadcast on our Israel Discussion Forum.

Welcome to the first issue of Israel Broadcast.

This edition of Israel Broadcast has been divided into four sections of diverse interests and topics. We hope that you will enjoy the articles of Volume I and we look forward to viewing your comments, opinions and suggestions in our Israel Discussion Forum.

Shalom from Jerusalem!
Rabbi Paul Freedman
International Liaison, Project Reconnect
59 King George Street,
Jerusalem, Israel
telephone: 02 6256205
fax: 02 6222254
e-mail: rabbipaul@projectreconnect.org

Guest Article
A Special Message From Zeev Bielski

A most poignant message from the Chairman of the Executive of the World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency for Israel.
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Oleh of the Month
The Personal Perspective of Making Aliya
By Ruth Ritterband

View the highlights and opinions of two new Conservative Olim.
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Israel-Diaspora Relations
A Three Dimensional Israel Diaspora Relationship
By Howard Weisband

Diaspora Relations: A stimulating article on Israel-Diaspora Relations written by Howard Weisband. Howard is a former synagogue Youth Director and Regional Youth Director from Far West/Pacific Southwest Region. He and his wife Kayla made aliya several years ago and are the proud parents of four children and one very recently born grandson.
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Conservative/Masorti Movement
Spontaneous Songfest at the Center
By Rabbi Jim Lebeau/Edited by Charlie Kalech

How is life changing because of the new Fuchsberg United Synagogue Center in Jerusalem? Find out what happened recently when Nativers and visiting Hebrew school groups shared this space.
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In This Issue

Israel Discussion Forum - Discuss these articles in our forums

A Special Message From Zeev Bielski

The Personal Perspective of Making Aliya

A Three Dimensional Israel Diaspora Relationship

Spontaneous Songfest at the Center