Reuben Modek, at The Blogs

Reuben Modek

Aug 13, 2024, 1:23 AM

When the late Rabbi Zalman Schachter Shalomi (aka Reb Zalman) of Boulder CO, was asked to comment on the role of the Jewish people amongst the nations he would often respond by suggesting the “Organismic Model”. Just like each...

Jun 17, 2024, 9:36 PM

Former Jewish lefty on Gaza

More likely than not, the vast majority of Jews across the political spectrum, from left to right, want the war in Israel to end, the hostages returned, our Jewish state to be safe, and all inhabitants of the land...

May 13, 2024, 10:31 PM

A Siren to Fallen Leaves – Yom HaZikaron Poem

At 11 a.m., a siren sounds throughout the land calling for a moment of silent standing in memory and honor of the fallen soldiers. The country goes still. Cars stop on the highways, people exit, motionless. I too rose in...

Apr 5, 2024, 12:26 PM

The Gaza Death Chamber, a Centrist’s Take

The Gaza war, now six months in, has been exacting a horrible price from us, Israelis, as well as from the Arab Palestinian population in Gaza. Those of us with a heightened conscience and sensitivity have been watching the...

About Me

Rabbi Modek is the spiritual leader of Kehilat Kodesh Bet Israel in Netanya Israel. Ordained by both AJR NY and Aleph, Alliance For Jewish Renewal, Philadelphia, Rabbi Modek is the former executive director of Hebrew Learning Circles, NY. A native Israeli, and graduate of Haifa University School of Social Work, Rabbi Modek blogs about Jewish spirituality, ethics, Israeli society, wellness, and Jewish relevance for the 21st Century.