Zev Chafets: Separation now * A letter from Herzl * Gay, lesbian, Orthodox * Israeli liberals have compromised too much * On ‘foreign meddling’ in Israeli politics

[Times of Israel]( [The Blogs Weekly]( Thursday, March 23, 2023 From the blogs [Separation now]( By Zev Chafets Liberals can’t seduce Haredim with modernity. Haredim can’t seduce liberals with the Talmud. It’s time to stop pretending Pamela Laufer-Ukeles [The 4 mothers and their view from Israel]( As the worried mother of an IDF combat soldier, I now see the haggadah’s sons in the fight over Israel’s future David Kretzmer [The constitutional revolution wasn’t Aharon Barak’s]( It was the Knesset, not the court, that made radical change. As for those early-state judges, they were never robots [Anti-lessons from another divided country]( By Jack Omer Jackaman Israelis must avoid the Brexit trap: Talk and listen to each other. Not because it’s pleasant but because it’s necessary Evan Gottesman [Let’s talk about ‘foreign meddling’ in Israeli politics]( Yes, Israeli left-wing causes get money from abroad. You know who else gets money from abroad – and lots of it? Galya Gerstman [Is this the same Israel my grandmother knew?]( In the diverse and vibrant community of Jerusalem, the different cultures were for her a draw, not a drawback From the blogs [Israeli liberals have been compromising for 75 years. Enough!]( By Daphna Hacker and Yael Hashiloni–Dolev A racist, chauvinistic and inciting leadership has adopted terms such as equality and democracy to mobilize Israel toward an anti-democratic religious state Kenneth Brander [In a divided Jewish world, accepting gay and lesbian Jews is critical]( [Going back thousands of years, Jewish tradition teaches us the concept of "michutz lamachane," literally outside the camp. In the Torah (Vayikra 13:46), this term refers to leprous Jews, who were compelled to leave the main camping grounds because they were “impure.” Over the centuries, the term has been colloquially expanded to refer to individuals or groups that are viewed as "unacceptable" or "unworthy" of being welcomed within the broader Orthodox Jewish community. As we know all too well, we live in times where our Jewish world, and certainly the...]( Michael Brenner [Herzl to Heritage Minister Eliyahu: Have you actually read my books?]( A missive from the father of modern Zionism to the politician who quoted him: I like to keep religion and state separate [How a solo operation in my driveway became Israel’s National Food Bank]( By Joseph Gitler For 20 years, Leket Israel has fed those in need – breaking the cycle of poverty and preventing massive waste. It’s win-win! more choice voices Suzie Navot [There’s no ‘compromise’ in the coalition’s play for unlimited power]( Slowing the overhaul is a sham. It’s still a hostile takeover of the Supreme Court and its ability to restrain the coalition Jamie Ben-Cnaan [The future Israelis we risk losing]( Potential newcomers may be willing to sacrifice convenience and luxury – they won’t forego their democratic liberties Assaf Shapira [Israel is still a free country – but now with a warning sign]( A top democracy index hasn’t yet ranked Israel with Hungary. That will change if the majority becomes all powerful Linda Rich [The pro-parity UJA and its senior execs who don’t count women]( As I see it, you can champion women’s rights, or relegate them to the balcony. You can’t do both. [The Blogs Weekly]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? [Subscribe here]( [Unsubscribe]( from this List © 2023 The Times Of Israel, All Rights Reserved