The Shalom Report
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The oak tree and us, where we go from here
It has not yet been a month since Arthur passed. Each day since has been a journey. The Shalom Center is leaning tender-heartedly into the notion that our work has much to do with receiving the nourishment that is Arthur’s legacy, and transforming what he’s given us into new growth, new life, and new possibilities. We hope you’ll join us in doing just that.
Photo: ©️ Linda J. Eber
Rabbi Mordechai Liebling’s Hesped / Eulogy for Arthur Waskow z”l
Delivered at Arthur’s funeral in Philadelphia on October 22, 2025
Phyllis Ocean Berman’s Hesped / Eulogy for Arthur Waskow z”l
Delivered at Arthur’s funeral in Philadelphia on October 22, 2025
Shoshana Elkin Waskow’s Hesped / Eulogy for Arthur Waskow z”l
Delivered at Arthur’s funeral in Philadelphia on October 22, 2025
David Waskow’s Hesped / Eulogy for Arthur Waskow z”l
Delivered at Arthur’s funeral in Philadelphia on October 22, 2025
Grandchildren’s Hesped / Eulogy for Arthur Waskow z”l
Delivered at Arthur’s funeral in Philadelphia on October 22, 2025
Honoring Reb Arthur and continuing his legacy
A note from Cherie Brown, The Shalom Center’s Board President, on honoring Reb Arthur and ensuring that his legacy continues on for years to come.
Reb Arthur Waskow z"l
We are writing to share the news that Reb Arthur Waskow z"l died peacefully this morning, Monday, October 20
On Honoring Arthur's Legacy
A note from Arthur’s beloved wife, Rabbi Phyllis Berman, following the wonderful (Ninety)Two Books Launch Birthday Party
Tender news about Arthur, invitation for Sunday
Tender news about Arthur, invitation for Sunday
Today before sunset…
Today before sunset, before we begin Jewish year 5786, a thank you for your ongoing support, and an opportunity to join us for two exciting new programs!
(Ninety)Two Books Launch Birthday Party
The Shalom Center is making Reb Arthur’s two newest books available for preorder and celebrating his 92nd birthday by hosting a books launch birthday party on October 12th.
Between the Fires
This year, may Rosh Hashanah spark the fire of the Burning Bush that burns within us with Love and Liberation
New Class! The Weaponization of Antisemitism with Cherie Brown
Rabbi Nate, with backstory, announces a new class with Cherie Brown, unpacking the histories, confusions, and nuances connected to contemporary antisemitism.
On the Land with Atalya Ben-Abba: Registration is live!
With acknowledgment of the highs of the recent Cohort א in-person convening and the warm Yahhhh b’Av program event, contrasting against the incredibly trying times typified by the constantly worsening situation in Gaza and the federal moves in Washington, DC, Rabbi Nate extends the invitation to The Shalom Center’s upcoming program, a conversation with Jewish-Israeli peace activist and conscientious objector Antalya Ben-Abba.
Updates & new programs - Breathing life into love!
An update from Rabbi Nate on recent activities and a new upcoming program for Tu b’Av!
Chapters 1 & 2 of the "Torah Needed Now"
Reb Arthur shares more from his new Torah for NOW.
Growing Splits between Israeli Jewry and American Jewry
Reb Arthur writes that “the enormous changes inside Israel and the separate changes inside the American Jewish community have resulted in deep splits between where Israeli Jewry and American Jewry are headed.”
No Kings — Midsize and Enormous Gatherings
Reb Arthur on “No Kings!” gatherings, large and not-so-large.