While Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of helping those closest to us, it also leaves room for expanding circles of aid, acknowledging the need to break from traditional boundaries to assist the broader human community in times of global crisis.

American Jews must unapologetically bring their liberal, pluralist values into engagement with Israel.

To sustain commitment, Israel education must shift from vague affiliation to shared vision and responsibility.

Educational spaces must embrace critical engagement with Israel as an expression of deep care.

Zionism today must empower American Jews to strengthen their own identity, not just support Israel.

Even in disagreement, our shared Jewish story offers a resilient foundation for peoplehood.

Critique of Israeli policies has historically deepened Diaspora engagement, not weakened it.

True love for Israel means demanding it live up to Jewish ethical ideals.

The rise of fundamentalism in Israeli society threatens the viability of pluralistic Diaspora Judaism.

Diaspora Jews deserve partnership, not patronage, in shaping Israel and Jewish destiny.

Diaspora and Israeli Jews must rethink their mutual responsibilities through a civic lens of shared belonging.

Remaining silent about Israel's internal crisis undermines the very foundation of Jewish peoplehood.