Peter Beinart: Israeli Democracy and the Ethical Responsibilities of Jewish Power
Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
at Hillel at the University of Washington,
Sponsored by Hillel UW, Jconnect, J Street, and New Israel Fund
Co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, JTNews and JewishSound.org, Kol HaNeshama, and Temple De Hirsch Sinai
Seattle is excited to host Peter Beinart, one of American Jewry’s preeminent commentators, to address prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace and increasing divides within Israeli society in the aftermath of this summer’s destructive fighting between Israel and Hamas. Join us for a conversation about how a changing American Jewry relates to a changing Israel and Middle East.
"Peter Beinart…raises the tough questions that can't be avoided, and offers a new way forward to achieve Zionism's founding ideals…" – Former US President Bill Clinton
Peter Beinart is Associate Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, a Contributor to The Atlantic and National Journal, a Senior Columnist at Haaretz and a Senior Fellow at The New America Foundation. He has published three books, including The Crisis of Zionism in 2012. His most recent writings can be found at Haaretz and The Atlantic.
Registration will close at 2:30 pm today.
Registration will also be taken at the door tonight. All are welcome!
Event Location
Hillel at the University of Washington4745 17th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
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