Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, will visit Israel this week to bring our community's solidarity and support to those who need us most. Join us for a webinar live from Israel as Gil reports on the quickly evolving situation and shares how our local community is making a difference. Sunday, September 22 | 5:00 PM EST
Can We Still Talk About Israel? Much like those in Israel, our American Jewish community is living in a time of complexity and amidst a diversity of opinions. Discourse around Israel has become increasingly challenging. With conflict arising from fiercely divergent viewpoints, some may wonder: can we still engage in meaningful, respectful, and productive conversation
The global Jewish community has faced significant challenges and shifts over the past year including the COVID-19 pandemic, deep economic recession, the 2020 U.S. election, the Abraham Accords, increased polarization, rising anti-Semitism, and challenges to Jewish institutions. What impact will these critical developments have on Jewish identity, Jewish civic engagement, Jewish peoplehood, and collective healing?