Letters from Israel
11/06/2023 11:58:54 AM
This page will be updated regularly. Follow along on Rabbi Micah Peltz' journey to Israel, where he is taking part in a three-day Masorti Leadership Solidarity Mission, joining Conservative movement leaders from around the world...Read more...
Reflections on the Masorti Mission to Israel
11/13/2023 02:35:27 PM
Dear TBS Family,
This past Shabbat I spoke about my experience in Israel on the Masorti Movement Leadership Solidarity Mission. It was a very difficult yet important few days. I witnessed both the terrible destruction of lives and property wrought by Hamas terrorists on October 7, and also the incredible resilience of Israeli society. You can watch the video of my reflections from the trip that I shared at...Read more...
Am ehad im lev ehad, One Nation One Heart
11/08/2023 04:50:24 PM
It’s been a whirlwind 60 hours here in Israel. Thanks to everyone for joining me by following updates here and for all of the wonderful messages of support. I also want to thank the The Masorti Movement In Israel-התנועה...Read more...
Torah is a Tree of Life
11/07/2023 04:40:52 PM
As I end my second day in Israel, I am still processing everything I saw and heard in the southern communities. So much loss, trauma, and anger at what happened. Instead of sharing more details about that at the moment, I’d like to share something else that speaks to the incredible spirit and resilience of the amazing people of Israel.
Our last stop today was Shura, which is an army base for the Chief Rabbinate of...Read more...
One Month
11/07/2023 08:00:40 AM
Today marks one month since Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel. In Judaism, 30 days is the shloshim period of mourning. It is at this point, after the loss of a loved one, that mourners, with the exception of children for parents, cross yet another...Read more...
242.
11/06/2023 11:53:43 PM
This is a hard post to write. That’s because our last part of our first day here focused on the hostages. At the moment, Israel believes that there are 242 hostages being held in Gaza. I say believes because no one is really quite sure how many hostages there are. Every Friday the government publishes a new list where they adjust the total. This is because of the long and difficult process of identifying...Read more...
Amazing People - Doing Important Work
11/06/2023 11:15:43 AM
After landing and making it through customs with A LOT of donations, we headed to the Masorti Movement headquarters in Lod. There we heard from Rakefet Ginsburg, the CEO of the Masorti Movement in Israel, about the important work...Read more...
At Ben Gurion
11/06/2023 10:02:47 AM
Walked off the plane into Israel through a line of posters of the 240 Israeli hostages in Gaza. Included here is a picture of Yuval (8) and Ofri (10), two of the four members of the Brodutch being held hostage and for whom we have our empty...Read more...
The Same. But Different.
11/06/2023 02:06:02 AM
Landed, but differently. I am used to seeing the beaches and buildings of Tel Aviv when we finally see land after the long flight. This time was different. Now the land below us was in the area of Haifa, further north. We then banked right, and headed into Ben Gurion airport. For obvious reasons.
We applauded when we touched down.
It feels the same, but different. I think there will be more of that to...Read more...
Here we go.
11/05/2023 04:00:47 PM
Getting ready to board the plane to Tel Aviv. It’s a full flight with many people coming to volunteer and to give hizuk and support. I was able to check two bags full of donations, with more in my carry ons, and we will ship...Read more...
