Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger
Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger lives in Alon Shvut, Gush Etzion, and serves as the Director of International Relations for Roots/Judur/Shorashim, the Israeli Palestinian Local Initiative for Understanding, Nonviolence, and Transformation - https://www.friendsofroots.net/. He also frequently travels to Dallas Texas where he serves as the Executive Director of the Jewish Studies Initiative. His website is www.ravhanan.org
Articles by Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger
Of Technology, Miracles and Radical Amazement
We must bring ourselves to awareness of the wonders of every moment.
Why Jacob Cursed Two of His Sons
Shimon and Levi get the blame for two tragedies in the patriach's life.
Bad Things Can Create Better People
Is there any connection between the two parts of Joseph's life?
Torn Between (a Particular) Truth and (a Mutual) Peace
In 1967, the Knesset declared unified Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Family Reunions and Beyond
Isn’t Jacob’s peace with Esau as important as Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers?
Fanning the Flames of Uncomfortable Truth
A retreat from the haughtiness of exclusivity..
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict as a Parable of Two Men and a Woman
Another way to understand the intractable nature of dual claims to one homeland.