Our Jewish World

American Zionism: What, Why and How It’s Different from Any Other

American Zionism: What, Why and How It’s Different from Any Other

Mention the word Zionism, and it’s become more apparent recently than ever that the word conjures up and means different things to different people, whether nationally or internationally. Rabbi Michael Satz, spiritual leader of Morristown’s Temple B’nai Or, will take a global look at the term while focusing on the meaning of American Zionism—what it means to be an American Zionist . . . or a Zionist in America. His two-part Zoomed Our Jewish World Clergy Series will be held on Thursdays, October 31 and November 7, both at 1 p.m.

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‘Three Rabbis Walk into a Bar…’

‘Three Rabbis Walk into a Bar…’

Playing in the background is the beloved theme song from Cheers. “Making your way as a Jew today takes everything you’ve got.” (Oh, we did we mention that it’s a Jewish bar?)

During a three-session, ZOOMed series, called ”Three Rabbis Walk into a Bar . . . ,” Rabbi David Nesson will discuss the place of Judaism in the modern world through the philosophy, theology, and thought of an Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Rabbi.

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