WhatsApp Groups

WhatsApp Groups

The WhatsApp groups of the 12 tribes constitute a unique and diverse space, uniting people from all corners of the social spectrum in Israel – religious, secular and traditional alike. In these groups, participants with different opinions and worldviews conduct fruitful and in-depth discussions about the unity of the Jewish people and ways to create a better reality in Israeli society. The discussions are based on the theory of the 12 tribes, which provides a conceptual framework for bridging gaps and finding common ground between all parts of the nation. Through respectful and open dialogue, participants share ideas and insights on how to promote mutual understanding, tolerance and mutual responsibility, thereby contributing to strengthening social cohesion and building a shared and beneficial future for all.

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Jacob's greetings to his sons

Jacob's greetings to his sons

The Book of Genesis concludes with a series of blessings and instructions from Jacob to his sons, the tribes of Israel. Torah commentators were faced with the question: What is the essence of these blessings? What is the overall message that our forefather Jacob sought to convey to us? Let us examine the content of the blessings: Reuben, as the firstborn, was entitled to be king. But he was rejected because he was “as turbulent as water,” meaning that his recklessness

By Yona Hacohen Sneh