What are the proposed changes to Israel's judicial system all about? What are the current challenges Israel is facing? And how does this all relate to Tish B’Av? Join us for a conversation tackling this issue from political science, activism, community, and spiritual perspectives.
Bruce Jentleson is William Preston Few Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Political Science at Duke University. In addition to his academic career he has served in a number of foreign policy positions including Middle East policy in the Clinton and Obama administrations.
Yaara Svadron is an Israeli expat living in Durham. She is the Head of Customer Success North America at JAGGAER, a software company based in Research Triangle Park. She is one of the leaders of a local activist group promoting support for a democratic Israel.
Moderator: Rabbi Daniel Greyber is the rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, NC. He recently returned from 3 weeks in Israel where he completed his participation in cohort VII of the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Greyber has taught classes at Jewish for Good such as "Jewish Values and the Palestinian Conflict," "Together & Apart: The Future of JEwish Peoplehood," and "iEngage: Foundations for a New Relationship."