Israel Discussion Group: IDF Service—with Rabbi Tara via Zoom

A program of The Miriam & Moses Center for Pluralistic Adult Jewish Learning 

IN PERSON ONLY

Facilitator: Rabbi Brian Stoller 

Led by Rabbi Tara from Israel via Zoom.
Our focus for the morning will be IDF service. Hear from two soliders, one of whom you may already know, about their individual experiences. In addition, Rabbi Tara will speak about the issue of drafting “Haredim” (the ultra-Orthodox): What challenges still exist and what changes are taking place?

This morning’s guests:

My name is Tovia. I am a student at a Yeshiva serving in a Hesder program after a meaningful service in the IDF in the Shakad Battalion of Givati. During high school, I volunteered with the National Rescue Organization, MDA, and I was also active in the Ariel Youth Movement. In the final year of high school, I, along with my friends, founded the SABABTA Movement, which aims to create intergenerational connections and bring about social change in Israeli society. The movement has grown and now includes 12 branches and over 600 activists.

I am Adina, you may know me already. I grew up in Great Neck, made aliyah in 2020 as I was beginning 10th grade, and have been living in Jerusalem ever since. Last year, I participated in a gap year program in Kibbutz Hanaton before enlisting in the IDF. It was a life-changing year for me in every way. I wouldn’t have been ready to make the leap into becoming a soldier without it. This past August, I enlisted in the army and now serve in a job you may never have heard of. I am looking forward to speaking with you about my service and am incredibly grateful to be here in Israel. I would not want to live anywhere else.

Questions on this topic and any others may be submitted to Rabbi Tara by the Thursday prior to the session to: .

Sunday sessions are sponsored by the Israel Committee with breakfast sponsored by the Lempert family. Kindly RSVP so we have enough food and seating for all. Click here to RSVP.

Information about the Israel Committee
Our Mission Statement: 
The Israel Committee is dedicated to supporting Israel by fostering a deep and enduring commitment to Zionism. We strive to strengthen connections with Israel through education, advocacy, and engagement by providing resources and opportunities to explore Israel’s rich culture, history and current events.

Anyone interested in learning more about the committee is invited to stay after the Sunday session to learn more.

Free and open to the community.