Israel Peace Alternatives
Events, activities, and discussions.
Pursuit of justice and peace for the preservation and strengthening of a democratic Jewish Israel
Israel Peace Alternatives (IPA) consists of partners of Congregation Bet Haverim dedicated to the preservation and strengthening of a democratic Jewish Israel through the achievement of a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and adherence to the principles of freedom, justice and equality for all Israeli citizens, as articulated in the declaration of independence of the State of Israel.
We are impelled by the obligation to pursue justice and peace, placed upon us by our sacred writings as well as the best Jewish secular traditions of the past three centuries. Our programs, which are open to all congregational partners and the public, are designed to advance these objectives through information, education, discussion and advocacy.
For programming information or to be added to our mailing list, please contact sfpattison@gmail.com.
Join us at Israel Peace Alternatives events!
[streaming] Murals of Change
May 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Past Events:
Gisha – Legal Center for Freedom of Movement on February 13, 2020
Combatants for Peace on January 29, 2020
“Let Our People Know” on January 14, 2020
How the Youth of Palestine and Lebanon wrote their vision of the Future on Their Walls
David Miller will discuss a project he organized several years ago training the youth of both Southern Lebanon and Palestine to do large murals on the external walls of schools and government buildings.
Please see our Partners-only page, or contact the organizer, for the link to this streaming event.
“The views expressed by this program, the speaker, or the speaker’s sponsoring organization are not necessarily the views of Congregation Bet Haverim. Our congregation is committed to honoring the diversity of thoughts and opinions within our community.”
David Miller May 2020 flier nolink[Streaming] Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox: What We Need To Know
June 18, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Rabbi Leigh Lerner will deliver an illustrated introduction to Israeli ultra-Orthodoxy. How did ultra-Orthodoxy arise as a power in Israel? What are its goals? Who leads its groups? Why is ultra-Orthodoxy a threat to the Israel we know and love? In explaining ultra-Orthodoxy, Rabbi Lerner will also share why he wrote The Mossad Messiah and briefly give us insight into his novel. Rabbi Lerner made extensive research into Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community and what their growing presence means for Israel and for all Jews. In addition, he spent his 2012 sabbatical in Jerusalem helping the Israel Religious Action Center’s program of “Freedom Rides,” to integrate Jerusalem buses, assuring women’s right to sit in the front of the bus.
Lerner Ultra Orthodox June 2020 no link