Hakhel Resources
A unique resource library for Jewish Intentional Communities.
Inspiration. Tools. Support.
The Israeli Diaspora as a Catalyst for Jewish Peoplehood
One of the biggest questions to be tackled: what is the significance of Israeli diaspora in Jewish peoplehood?
What is your experience in this context?
Section: Connect via Judaism, Work with People
The Power of Community
Communtiy can be a framework for human growth and spirituality, but it can also be a place where people feel opressed, controlled and marginalized by the collective. In Jewish tradition we have a plethora of resources exploring this tension, and guiding us in the right direction. This sourcesheet brings a collection of some of them
After studying the texts, chart a table with two columns: on one side write together what in the community increases your level of freedom, and on the other side write what does not. After you have mapped this, try to figure out as a group how you can better manage the balance between individual freedom (and loneliness) and collective commitment (and togetherness)
10 Years Later, Moishe House Remains More Committed Than Ever to the 20-Somethings Building Communities
This world famous project is so successful because of the spirit within. Horizontal leadership, dialogue and inclusivity bring Judaism to the next level. Youngsters take the lead.
Section: Work Towards a Mission
Climate Crisis, Dystopia, and Community
There is so much power in our instinctive belief in the need for change. A community with such devotion is something to read about.
Section: Work Towards a Mission
In Washington Heights, a Model of Orthodox Inclusivity Emerges
Sense of belonging is what turns a community meanningful. This live and kicking community does what many others should do. Read more.
Section: A Sense of Belonging, Connect via Judaism
Core Features of Being Jewish
Do you agree with Goodman?
Section: Be Inspired, Connect via Judaism
Tags: Jewish Spirit
To Cultivate and to Preserve
A remarkable gem of wisdom about the infinite balance between nature and humanity.
Choose the piece you feel more aligned with and try to tell the story of your community with it. What is the vision of your community in this context?
Section: Care for Environment, Connect via Judaism
Pluralism: Why It Just Doesn’t Do It For Me
Pluralism means something different to everyone, based on their cultural normals and social background. This piece explores the implications of pluralism as the writer understands it.
How familiar are you with 'other' streams of Judaism? Test yourself
Section: Care for Self, Connect via Judaism
What is Hakhel?
Hakhel is a rare Mitzvah, performed only once every seven years after the Shmita year. This sourcesheet makes a brief intorduction to the origins and practice of Hakhel, and largest national gathering in ancient Israel.
Section: Connect via Judaism
Tags: Tools & Case Study
Who are Your Guests?
What is Sukkot all about? Go one step further into the anceint tradition and discover what it means to host guest in your home or community
Section: Connect via Judaism
God 101 – In Judaism, who or what is God?
God, who are you? What has evolved in the Jewish way of observing and approachin God.
Do you dare bringing God in your communal work? What is the relation between belief, faith and community?
Section: Connect via Judaism
Tags: Inspiration
Long-Term Challenges for Jewish Communities
?I? need a ?we? to become truly ?me?. What are the possible answers to nationalism, xenophobia and antisemitism? Be surprised of this sharp new concept.
What are your natural reactions once facing antisemitism?
Section: Connect via Judaism
The Jewish Denominations
This article gives a clear view about the major streams of Judaism. Interesting to compare with what we think we know.
Section: Connect via Judaism
Tags: Inspiration
Shmittah Unplugged
This sourcesheet is divided into chapters. You can either study them one after the other or go straight to the issues that are most interesting for you.
Section: Connect via Judaism
Small Town and Big Town
Looking at the connections between internal and external, spiritual and physical surroundings, this is an open invitation for your thoughts. Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneorsson leads you there.
Section: Connect via Judaism
Tags: Jewish Spirit
