Insights, ideas and activities for
discussing with students
what Jewish People have to say about Israel.
what Jewish People have to say about Israel.
A step-by-step guide to creative use of A
Dream of Zion: American Jews Reflect on Why Israel Matters to
Them in the classroom. Each session includes:
• A clearly stated goal
• An opening hook to grab
students’ attention
• Intriguing discussion questions to
guide students in a personal
exploration of the meaning of Israel to them
exploration of the meaning of Israel to them
• Activities to help students broaden
their thinking on Israel
About A Dream of
Zion: American Jews Reflect on Why Israel Matters to Them
This inspirational book features the
insights of over 100 top scholars, business leaders,
professionals, politicians, authors, artists, and community and
religious leaders covering the entire denominational spectrum
of Jewish life in America today—and offers an exciting
glimpse into the history of Zionism in America with statements
from Jews who saw the movement come to life. Presenting a
diversity of views, it will encourage people of all ages and
backgrounds to think about what Israel means to them and, in
particular, help young adults jump start their own lasting,
personal relationship with Israel.
Praise for A
Dream of Zion: American Jews Reflect on Why Israel Matters to
Them
“Offers a multitude of views ... gives both Jews and Christians a remarkable insight into this important subject.”
—American Library Association’s Booklist
“A useful tool for … those seeking to define their own relationship with Israel.”
—Jewish Book World
“Bravo to Rabbi Salkin for gathering
these impressive personal testimonies. They serve an urgent and
vital purpose—reminding us of the nearly
four-thousand-year bond between the Jewish People and Israel,
and educating us on Israel’s enduring meaning for
American Jewry.”
—David A.
Harris, executive director,
American Jewish Committee
“A touching, emotional, funny
book.… Every essay touches a nerve in every American Jew
who loves Israel. I highly recommend this book as a personal
joy to read and to give as a gift to those who ask, ‘Why
should I care about Israel?’”
—June
Walker, chairperson, Conference of
Presidents of
Major American Jewish Organizations
Major American Jewish Organizations
“Rabbi Salkin and Jewish Lights did
it again! Thank you for this inspiring gift for Israel’s
60th! A must for lovers and dreamers of Zion around the world
… and a great resource for anyone who explores a
contemporary engagement with Israel.”
—Rabbi
Uri Regev, president, World Union
for Progressive Judaism
“In this compelling volume one hears
the multiplicity of views and emotions American Jews have for
Israel. It demonstrates that there is no single American Jewish
perspective of Israel. At this time when there are so many
misconceptions about American Jewish attitudes toward Israel
this book will serve an important purpose.”
—Deborah
E. Lipstadt, PhD, Dorot Professor
of Modern Jewish and
Holocaust Studies, Emory University
Holocaust Studies, Emory University
