A 4-part series on Tuesdays at 7pm at BHS on May 26, June 2, June 9 and June 16.

Reform Judaism evolved from strong anti-Zionism in the late 19th century—viewing Judaism solely as a religion, not a nationality—to becoming a firm supporter of a Jewish state. This shift, driven by rising antisemitism and the Holocaust, was solidified by the 1937 Columbus Platform and later strengthened by the 1997 Miami Platform, which fully embraced Zionism.

Rabbi Josh Weinberg(he/him) serves as the vice president for Israel and Reform Zionism for the Union for Reform Judaism, and as the president of ARZA.

Read Rabbi Weinberg’s article, Reform Zionism: A Sacred Responsibility, here.