“Rabbi Silverstein brings a lifetime of enormous Jewish knowledge, rabbinic leadership and Zionist commitment to this critical review of one of the most consequential years in modern Jewish history. Chock full of facts and details, Israel’s War of Self-Defense addresses practically every central issue arising from Israel’s war on terror. An indispensable read for Jews and non-Jews alike who seek to understand the perspectives of most Israelis and the majority of the world’s Jews.”
-Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, Senior Rabbi, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, New York
“As is evident in this important volume defending Israel, Rabbi Silverstein’s wisdom, compassion, encouragement, and writing have been a constant reminder of his unique abilities. He continues to serve as a guiding light to so many in the Jewish world. We recommend this collection for all who seek to be Israel’s allies.”
-Mark and Harriet Levin, Founders of the Michael Levin Lone Soldiers Foundation
“This volume brings together many of Rabbi Silverstein’s informative pieces clarifying Israel’s struggle in these most difficult days and provides hasbarah, the knowledge necessary to counter the hostility facing Israel and the Jewish people during this critical time.”
-Rabbi Philip Scheim, Past President, Rabbinical Assembly and Masorti Olami
“Rabbi Silverstein’s ability to magnify our people’s triumphs and explain our challenges in clear and simple terms will help us all to clarify our own viewpoints and become even stronger Israel advocates.”
-Amy Skopp Cooper, CEO, National Ramah Commission
“Rabbi Alan Silverstein…helps us see how Zionism, with the renaissance of Jewish life at its core, may connect and inspire American Jewish communities in the future. These learned short essays are certain to be generative thought partners to any Jews exploring their Jewishness and their relationship to the Jewish state.”
-Rabbi David Hoffman, President, Honey Foundation for Israel
“Israel’s War of Self-Defense…ought to be gifted to every Birthright participant, given free at every Hillel and Chabad house, evangelical church gift shops, gifted to tourists visiting the state, and attendees at Middle East conferences around the world.”
-Harold Goldmeier, The Jerusalem Post
