Uri Pilichowski

Teachers must convey this history clearly: Zionism did not arise in opposition to justice, peace, or human dignity. It arose to make their Jewish expression possible in a hostile world.

It is worth reflecting on Zionism’s profound contributions, not as a replacement for Torah and mitzvahs, but as a practical movement that has let the Jewish people live out their eternal covenant

Encounters with Israelis shatter the caricatures shaped by hostile media or campus narratives that many arrive with on their trip.

Students who learn this version of 1948 develop both moral imagination and intellectual resilience.

Chasing the news cycle may feel urgent and relevant, but it falls short of genuine Israel education.

People, leadership, and land are the three foundations of the Jewish nation; understanding how each of these pillars interacts with the others is key to understanding Israel's role for Jews

Orthodox institutions have long grappled with the distance between the ideals a teacher preaches and the life he actually leads.

When American Jews openly stand with the Jewish state, does that make them legitimate targets for blame over Israel’s policies?

Bridging the divide requires understanding each community’s trauma and valuing both Diaspora support and Israeli sacrifice.

The Jewish people, whether in Israel or the Diaspora, cannot be silenced by their opponents. It cannot cower in the fear of the “What if?...”