Tag Archive for: Habonim Dror

Habonim leads petition in UK that questions Lieberman, JNF

27
May
2012
May 27, 2012

Habonim UK deserves to be lauded for its guts in standing up to the JNF and Lieberman's dangerous brand of Zionism. That Lieberman called Habo a "marginal element of the delusional left whose only purpose is to defame the state of Israel" is just hilarious.


 

Muki Tsur on liberal Zionism: Our responsibility to promote justice

25
Apr
2012
April 25, 2012

Muki Tsur, a former mazkir of the Kibbutz Movement in Israel, writes about liberal Zionism in the Huffington Post as part of a series they're running for Yom Ha'atzmaut. A must-read, particularly for anyone who went on Shnat with Habo and has read Muki's writings before. 'By creating a national home and political sovereignty, the Jewish people took on the responsibility for promoting justice.'


 

The Independent features Habonim UK: “a hothouse for the entertainment industry”

07
May
2011
May 7, 2011

London’s Independent has profiled Habonim Dror in the UK, chronicling the incredible artistic achievements of its now famous graduates. A few choice selections: [Comedian and Habo boger David] Baddiel’s contemporaries in “Habo” included Howie B (Howard Bernstein), the music producer noted for his work with Björk and U2; David Gavurin of the alternative rock group [...]

Movements of the people

20
Jan
2011
January 20, 2011

Here’s a gem of a secret for you: save for a positive environment at home, the best way to instil a strong Jewish identity in young Jews is to send them to a youth movement. Last week, I went back to my old movement, Habonim Dror, for the first time in a few years, and [...]

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