February 28: Open Conversation about Israel/Palestine
Some call this topic the third rail of Jewish life in our time. The hope is that we can begin a discussion of this complex, difficult issue in a respectful, safe, and open environment. Bring an open heart. Come listen and share. And stay for brunch…We won’t solve this issue. Let’s see what does happen…
Facilitated by Ron Opher & Elyse Seidner-Joseph.
Bring something to share for pot-luck brunch.
Saturday February 28 at 10am
520 William Ebbs Ln WC 19380
Suggested reading (short): http://www.friendsofroots.net/journey-towards-the-other.html
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2013/sep/26/american-jewish-cocoon/
Suggested reading (long): My Promised Land by Ari Shavit–might be the best and most poignant, personal and well-researched book on this topic that I (and many others) have read….