Alef: The NEXT Conversation
Life After Birthright
In this feature, we will invite Summer 2011 Birthright Israel trip participants to tell us about their experiences. Check back throughout the summer to be inspired by the excitement and energy that comes with 10 life-changing days in Israel.
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The Count: Things You Should Know About
We count down to New Years, we count down to birthdays, and between the second night of Passover and the arrival of Shavuot, many Jews count the omer. Check back for our daily count of things that are stirring in the Jewish community.
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Past Issues
Take a look at all of the issues that Alef has tackled from November 2009 to now.
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Washington’s Letter
This 4th of July, we remember the first sitting President’s letter to the Jewish people.
Jews Gone Camping, Part 2
In part 2 of this series, Ruvym finally goes camping and is surprised by his Shabbat experience in mother nature.
A Place For the Deafblind in Israel
Sara finds herself at home in Israel when she discovers the Nalaga’at Theatre for the Deafblind.
Wrapping the List
We’ve come to the end of our Omer count, but for our list of 49 Jewish things to put on your radar, it’s only just the beginning.
Facebook Rabbis
It seems odd to look for inspiration or learning in the same place I keep track of Jack White and Gilt City, but there are a handful of Rabbi’s that offer really rich content on their Facebook pages.
Back To Israel, Without The Comfort of Birthright
A young adult goes back to Israel, but for the first time, not on a Birthright trip. Alef has asked her to write about her experience at the 2011 ROI Summit in Israel and how it differs from Birthright.
Worship Experience in Jewish Space
An Israeli and an American compare (and mostly contrast) the Jewish worship experiences in the US and Israel.
Jewish Theatrical Inspiration from the Unknown
It’s no secret that Broadway and Hollywood are exceedingly Jewish places, but this weekend’s Tony Awards made it clear that other faiths are inspiring some of the most crowd-pleasing plays.
Use Your Voice
Meet Danna, a Birthright Israel NEXT Fellow in South Florida and an advocate for using your voice whenever possible.
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