Power in Pluralism: Jewish Community Organizing after October 7
Part of our fall learning series, Zionism: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond—Expanding the Conversation
In American and Israeli societies, we often focus on what divides us and the differences in how we respond to tragedies. This session focuses on activism and organizing in Jewish religious communities across denominations, both in Israel and the US. How have we pulled together and what are the outcomes of this work?
Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, JTS, will discuss these questions with Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg, Associate Director at New Israel Fund-Israel and Director of the Development and International Relations Department. They will explore the successes of the last year and the ways in which these partnerships can grow.
About the Series
What does it mean to be a Zionist in 21st-century North America? Expanding on conversations from our two-day convening “Zionism: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond,” this webinar series will explore this and other questions, presenting significant insights and debate and enhancing the context that is informing contemporary issues. JTS faculty will highlight the political, religious, and philosophical perspectives that shape the current landscape for Jews in North America in relationship with Israel.
