Seeking Signs of Hope

December 13, 2024

After the ceasefire with Lebanon, cranes have returned to the lush Hula Valley in northern Israel. “In a world more chaotic than ever, it might feel premature to speak of peace and hope,” said Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz. “Yet, I take inspiration from the cranes— symbols of peace, resilience and strength—now wintering in Israel’s north.” Soon, she and Rabbi Ammi Hirsch will lead the Amplify Israel Rabbinic Fellows as one of the first groups to visit Israel’s northern borders.