Benji Levy, at The Blogs

Jan 24, 2024, 8:09 PM

Rebuilding Gaza post-war must include restructure of Palestinian education

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho

The eyes of the world remain fixated on Gaza. But true vision requires looking beyond the here and now and ensuring that the horror of the present day won’t be repeated. Assuming Israel succeeds in freeing its innocent hostages...

Sep 14, 2023, 6:27 PM

Wake up Mate: Fighting Anti Semitism in Australian Universities

I have been a student in Australia for most of my life. And so when I visited last week and spoke to university students about the rise in antisemitic incidents, I was alarmed to say the least. The ‘no...

Nov 1, 2021, 11:29 AM

Time to Welcome Back the Jews

Israel’s borders are finally back open again and the urgent task of welcoming the world back to the Holy Land must begin in earnest. Over the last 18 months, we have all missed out on long-awaited celebrations, trips, and gatherings...

Jun 20, 2021, 2:11 PM

World Refugee Day: Their Plight Is Ours Too

In my many years as an educator, I had never seen a classroom as rundown as Moria Refugee Camp’s makeshift school, but I had also never encountered that kind of passion for education. I have been privileged to witness and...

Jun 13, 2021, 7:33 AM

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A religious moment in Zionist history

Naftali Bennett, June 13, 2021 (Courtesy)

The swearing-in of Israel's first observant prime minister marks the return of Religious Zionism as a transformative worldview anchored in the Jewish moral compass

Mar 25, 2021, 10:39 AM

Once Slaves in Egypt, Now Servants of God

A pivotal moment in the story of Exodus is when Pharaoh agrees to free the Israelites from centuries of servitude. With their request finally granted, the people rush into the wilderness, through the Reed Sea and toward Mt. Sinai....

Feb 24, 2021, 6:15 PM

Killing our perception of God

Hamentashen and a megillah for Purim. (iStock)

The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche famously declared that God is dead, and we have killed Him. Made redundant by science and humanism, Nietzsche believed that God was no longer necessary to provide people with meaning. Nietzsche’s perception stands in...

Jan 24, 2021, 2:59 PM

5 Inspiring Quotes on Education by Rav Sacks zt”l

(Photo: With permission from the Office of Rabbi Sacks)

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt”l was a world-renowned educator. His teachings reached millions of people around the globe and changed countless lives. While Rabbi Sacks taught us about Jewish texts, philosophy, morality, science and technology, he also taught us...

Jan 20, 2021, 3:31 PM

The Inauguration: Beyond Personality Politics

Today the United States will swear in a new President, as it has every four years since 1789. Tens of millions of Americans are excited, relieved, and looking forward to a better future. Tens of millions of Americans are...

Jan 12, 2021, 3:03 PM

The Destruction of America’s Temple of Democracy

The images of an unruly mob occupying the hallowed halls of the Capitol building in Washington, DC have left a painful mark on the watching world. I am not an American citizen, but as for millions of westerners, America has...

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Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy is a cofounder of the philanthropic advisory Israel Impact Partners, Keshev mental health center, and an Al summarizing start-up called Tanna. He is the former CEO of Mosaic United and Dean of Moriah College, and he teaches globally in person and online at @RabbiBenji. For more information visit www.rabbibenji.com

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