Hakhel Resources: Tikkun Olam
A unique resource library for Jewish Intentional Communities.
Inspiration. Tools. Support.
The Great Affluence Fallacy by David Brooks, New York Times
It's a refreshing one! Just read it.
Section: Work Towards a Mission
The Return of the Utopians by Akash Kapur, The New Yorker
Intentional communities in retrospective!
Think of the connection between Tikun Olam and the utopian movement. Where are the ponts we should be very careful with? What shall we pay attention to? Good intention can go wrong after all. What will keep the mission safe, and the process on track as well?
Section: Work Towards a Mission
Opportunity Village: Community For The Homeless
It is touching, it is hopeful, and goes hand in hand with your communal heart.
Section: Work Towards a Mission
Overcoming Apartheid – the Global Ecovillage Network
And what about the rippelles? Could you beleive how much effect your community can create? This is a beautiful piece to read
Section: Work Towards a Mission
Living Energy Farm: An Answer for Climate Change
Yes we can! It is possible to fix the world. Read how.
Section: Work Towards a Mission
Ecovillages Worldwide – Local Solutions for Global Problems
What is an eco-village? And what is the contribution of this constellation to us all? Read this powerful article.
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
Love Your Fellow
How is it that in communities build around social activism, the core value of loving your neighbour can be forgotton? This resource can help you get to the bottom of the problem
Design an event dedicated to this theme. Let the children offer an activity, where they can play their role in the community
Section: Connect via Education, Connect via Judaism
Makom?s Pardes Center in Karmiel
Once we understand the price of comprimising on democracy, we see the need to fight for a new language for our children use to overcome conflicts.
Section: Connect via Education
Makom?s Pardes Community
Being a good citizen starts with raising awareness to core questions about yourself, about society.
What are the topics you dare bringing to your younger members? Are there any limits?
Section: Connect via Education
The Value of Community: What Defines Success?
And what if the definition of success is going to kill the spirit of what you are doing? Read this beautiful perspective and let yourself feel the comfort, the satisfaction and even the pride of your creation. Indeed a surprise.
Section: Care for Community
