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The situation in Israel and the Middle East is quite complex and can be overwhelming. StandWithUs has put together a series of booklets that review a wide view of the situation in Israel and the on-going crisis. These resources are smart, focused, and accurate. They are designed with an easy to follow format and are perfect for students and adults. The hyperlinks below will give you access to all of the booklets.
The best way to combat antisemitism anti-Zionism is through education. Please know that we stand strong in support of the Jewish people here and for our brothers and sisters in Israel.
Rabbi Rick Rheins and Rabbi Michael Shields
- 10 things you need to know about the October 7th War: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-october-7th-massacre/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOnp0a3ltZmp6aG0%3D
- About the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/guide-to-understand-ihra/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOnpocGVtZmp6aG0%3D
- LGBTQ+ Rights in the Middle East: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/lgbtq-rights-in-israel/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOnp0a3ltZmp6aG0%3D
- Jewish Refugees from the Middle East: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/jewish-refugees-from-the-middle-east/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOnRpbDdlNjA5NWU%3D
- The Jewish Connection to Israel: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/the-jewish-connection-to-israel/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOnRpbDdlNjA5NWU%3D
- Evolution of the Modern Middle East: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/evolution-of-the-region-postcard/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOmhuczZwaDcyZ3g%3D
- About the West Bank: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/the-west-bank-and-international-law/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOnp0a3ltZmp6aG0%3D
- Israel Pocket Facts: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/israel-pocket-facts/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOnp0a3ltZmp6aG0%3D
- Israel’s Story: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/israel-s-story/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOnp0a3ltZmp6aG0%3D
- Answering Tough Questions about Israel: https://www.flipsnack.com/59DEA577C6F/answering-tough-questions-about-israel/full-view.html?td=Ym9va3NoZWxmOjdrOHYwd3NuMzA%3D
All the booklets can be found online here and are free to download as PDFs: https://www.standwithus.com/booklets
Rabbi Rheins shares his weekly Shabbat message leading us into Shabbat with a bite-sized insight on the Torah portion and timely issues.
High Holy Days Sermons
2024/5785
- Rosh HaShanah 5785 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on Facebook
- Yom Kippur Morning 5785 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on Facebook
2023/5784
- Rosh HaShanah 5784 – Alternative Service with Rabbi Michael Shields – Watch on Facebook
- Yom Kippur Morning 5784 – Alternative Service with Rabbi Michael Shields – Watch on Facebook
2022/5783
- Rosh HaShanah 5783 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Kol Nidrei 5783 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Yom Kippur Morning 5783 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Yom Kippur Yizkor 5783 – Rabbi Raymond Zwerin – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
2021/5782
- Rosh HaShanah 5782 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Kol Nidrei 5782 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Yom Kippur Morning 5782 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Yom Kippur Yizkor 5782 – Rabbi Raymond Zwerin – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
2020/5781
- Rosh HaShanah 5781 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Kol Nidrei 5781 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Yom Kippur Morning 5781 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
- Yom Kippur Yizkor 5781 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon | Watch on YouTube
2019/5780
- Rosh HaShanah 5780 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon
- Yom Kippur Morning 5780 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon
- Yom Kippur Yizkor 5780 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon
2018/5779
- Rosh HaShanah 5779 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon
- Kol Nidrei 5779 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon
- Yom Kippur Morning 5779 – Rabbi Richard Rheins – Read Sermon