Join us for an important conversation in partnership with New Israel Fund, with Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green—co-directors of Standing Together (Omdim Beyachad-Naqif Ma’an). Standing Together is predicated upon the centrality of Arab-Jewish partnership, and the organization is an essential voice during this difficult moment in Israeli history. Sally and Alon-Lee will share personal stories about the work they have done and the support system they have created through their thousands of members to maintain a group of dedicated Jews and Arabs who are devoted to creating a society capable of achieving peace, equality, and social justice for all.

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October 13, 2023 – Kabbalat Shabbat Kavannah

In the face of rampant inhumanity, the imperative remains to elevate truth, righteousness, and acts of kindness, asserting the essence of what it truly means to be human.

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In the midst of this deepening crisis, Rabbi Roly Matalon in his D'var Torah urges us to hold two truths simultaneously: the imperative for Israel to defend itself against a ruthless enemy and safely retrieve the hostages, and the moral obligation to acknowledge and alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians. Watch the full D'var Torah at the link in bio. #lekhlekha #lechlecha #dvartorah

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Dvar Torah – Parshat Noah – October 21, 2023

In Rabbi Shuli Passow's D'var Torah, she takes us through Noah’s experience living through three distinct worlds—before the flood, during, and post-flood. Just as he witnessed the destruction and rebirth of his surroundings, we are now seeing an incredible outpouring of unity and humanity post October 7. But the real question is, how can we capture these incredible acts of hesed (lovingkindness) and ahdut (unity) as we begin to ponder the future world we wish to create. Let's envision and work toward that better world, together.

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Israel is reeling after an unimaginable attack on civilians has given way to an all-out war. This special briefing features Dr. Michael Koplow, Israel Policy Forum’s chief policy officer. Koplow draws on his expertise to offer analysis of the current moment and an informed assessment of what lies ahead for Israel’s future as a secure, Jewish, democratic state.

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