Why We Need Israel (and Zionism)
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Rabbi Moskowitz's Yom Kippur morning sermon about why American Jews need to reexamine the meaning of Zionism and Israel.  He argues that we need Israel as much as Israel needs us.  He begins by telling the story of Zionism's beginnings and then offers contemporary examples of what Israelis are doing to live the values of rescuing others and alleviating suffering.  Israel may not always be perfect, but Israelis are really trying to do better.
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