Zionism Archives - David M. Weinberg

Derishat Yerushalayim, Seeking Jerusalem

May 19, 2023

To be a Doresh Yerushalayim, a seeker of Jerusalem, involves attending to her welfare and dreaming of full redemption.

Can Israel be unified?

April 28, 2023

Israel’s future depends more on repairing a modicum of national unity and even global Jewish accord than it does on countering Iran. But competing visions of Israel’s essence and identity are at play.

Israel at 75: The sun is shining

April 21, 2023

On the 75th Yom Haatzmaut, focus on the brilliance bursting forth from the nation of Israel in realms galore.

Celebrating Passover privilege with quality Israeli wine

April 7, 2023

A review of five developments in Israeli winemaking, including new varietals growing in Israel, the move to Mediterranean varietals, the new Judean Hills and Foothills Appellation of Origin, winemaking in the Negev, outstanding new micro-producers, and more.

Best books of the past year

March 24, 2023

My fifth annual list (for 2022-2023) of favorite books on Israeli, Jewish and other matters, ranging from diplomacy to Torah commentary.

Zionist Strategy for Israel

March 17, 2023

Israel needs creative maneuvering to ensure its security, alongside devotion to Zionist and Jewish goals. Announcing the new Institute for Zionist Strategy and National Security (Misgav), led by Meir Ben Shabbat. (I am involved too.)

My first Temple Mount ascent

December 9, 2022

My first "aliyah" to "Har HaBayit" was scary, emotional, fascinating, and infuriating. And necessary.

Nobody to vote for?

October 28, 2022

Consider one of the lesser-known parties running for election to Knesset. They serve as an antidote to widespread cynicism about Israel’s political system.

Choose optimism!

October 7, 2022

On the eve of Succot, the festival of rejoicing, there is an obligation, I think, to eschew negativity and instead to bask in Israel’s national blessings. I offer here a buoyant evaluation.

A people that dwells alone: Remembering Yaacov Herzog

September 30, 2022

A tribute to Rabbi Dr. Ambassador Yaacov Herzog on his 50th yahrzeit: "There is something unique about the Jews in the history of mankind, ‘a people that dwells alone,’ and so long as the world agrees, it cannot deny the right of Jews to this land.”

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