As both peace talks and college begin, liberal Jewish students have a lot to be excited for. And they should never stop working ofr what they believe in, even if they feel at times like they’re in the minority in the Jewish community, says a former Columbia Hillel staff member. [Jewschool]
Meanwhile, one day has passed and this round of the peace process has yet to break down, so that may be some cause for optimism. On that note, in our first offering from the New York Times, Palestine tries to be a functioning state… [NYT]
While in the second, Bibi tries to be Begin. [NYT]
And as the leaders make peace in Washington, there’s unrest on the ground in Jerusalem in this illustrative photo essay. [+972]
In a break from Israel, Shibboleth Magazine‘s blog gives a Jewish take on Lady Gaga [Shibboleth].
