5:30 pm: Cocktail Reception
6:00 pm: Program
With war raging against Iran and Israelis caught in the line of fire once more, our upcoming Israel Matters feels timelier and more urgent than ever. And now, Jonathan Tobin, journalist and editor in chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, has joined the event lineup as a guest speaker.
He’ll be in conversation with Raphael Shore, executive producer of Tragic Awakening, and Zibby Owens, author and podcast host, as they discuss the deep roots of antisemitism and its influence on Jewish history, especially in this post October 7 climate and with this latest conflict in the Middle East.
The evening will also feature a special screening of Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred, a documentary that powerfully underscores that the existence of Israel as a sovereign Jewish state is essential to our survival.
You’ll also discover the latest on UJA’s work helping Israelis on the ground and strengthening security for New York institutions at the heart of Jewish life.
Each attendee will receive a copy of Raphael Shore’s book, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Jew: Learning to Love the Lessons of Jew-Hatred, in addition to The Jewish Mission, a handbook by Nitzan Bergman, director of the Aseret Movement, a co-producer of Tragic Awakening.
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