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Oct 20, 2025

With the joy and healing of the hostage return, Israelis must begin a process of rehabilitation not only from trauma, but also from despair

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Sources Journal: Concerning Community

Being Jewish is not a solo pursuit. The newest issue of Sources: A Journal of Jewish Ideas reminds us that while political and religious diversity may be one of our community’s greatest challenges, it is also one of our greatest strengths. Now is the time to engage.

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Sep 10, 2025

Yehuda Kurtzer, Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Jason Rubenstein

Listen to a special live event held at Aspen Jewish Congregation.

Sep 7, 2025

Jews face some of the most complex dilemmas in our history and one-dimensional voices must not be allowed to determine the discourse.

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Jul 28, 2025

A Year of Challenge, Resilience, and Renewal: Highlights from 2024-2025

Changing the way young Jewish leaders connect to Judaism and Israel

Guidance, inspiration, and support for navigating the challenges facing the Jewish people today.

Recognizing the generosity of individuals and families who annually support the mission and growth of the Shalom Hartman Institute.

Young Jewish Leaders

The Shalom Hartman Institute’s Wellspring initiatives are changing the way young Jewish leaders connect to Judaism and Israel. We offer a growing suite of educational initiatives for young Jews between the ages of 15–25 as well as the professionals, educators, and institutions that serve them on college campuses, in days schools, at summer camps, in congregational schools, and youth groups. 

A Wellspring program for high school students

A Wellspring educational initiative from the Shalom Hartman Institute

Summer in Jerusalem

Hundreds of lay leaders, philanthropic professionals, rabbis, students, and educators from across the Jewish educational landscape come to the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem to explore big Jewish ideas with top Hartman scholars, experience Israel’s resilience during times of great challenge, and engage first-hand with renowned thinkers and leaders in this moment. 

Join our community of leaders and learners exploring the power of Jewish ideas and strengthening our understanding of the challenges impacting Jewish life.

Annual 10-day study seminar at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem

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