Israel/Palestine Group

This group provides a safe place for members to gather to learn, talk, listen and share our feelings, focusing on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with respect for different opinions. We will hold sessions on modern history, the current crisis, and possible solutions for a lasting peace. Our emphasis is on achieving civil rights and human rights for all […]

Jennifer James, the Director of Youth Learning and Engagement at RS, will join on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. She will discuss the post-October 7 challenge of teaching fairly about Israel, Gaza, and Palestine at Berkman Merkaz Limud. We will also watch an excerpt from the provocative documentary Israelism. This film features two young […]

Israelism Part ll: Learning to See a Fuller Picture Join us on February 11th as we continue our assessment of the provocative film Israelism. This 2023 documentary follows two young American Jews who see many things in Israel that lead them to question the stories about it that they had been raised on. We can compare and […]

Israelism Part ll: Learning to See a Fuller Picture Join us on February 11 as we continue our assessment of the provocative film Israelism. This 2023 documentary follows two young American Jews who see many things in Israel that lead them to question the stories about it that they had been raised on. We can compare and […]

While most independent experts on Israel and Palestine believe that a two-state solution to the Israel/Palestine problem is an unattainable aim, many American politicians, American Jews, and even some Palestinian and Israel leaders still see it as the best hope. Why? Join us as we plunge into this thicket with Professor Ian Lustick, a distinguished […]