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Israel Independence Day: At a Crossroads in Israel and the Diaspora

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 12:30 pm EDT

🇮🇱 Join us for a meaningful conversation this Israel Independence Day!

We’re proud to co-sponsor Israel Independence Day: At a Crossroads in Israel and the Diaspora with the Progressive Israel Network, a timely webinar exploring where Israel and the Jewish diaspora stand today.

📅 Thursday, April 23 | 12:30 PM ET

The program features two powerful conversations:

  • First up: Rami Hod, Executive Director of the Berl Katznelson Center, in a conversation about the current moment in Israel.
  • Then: A frank dialogue on diaspora and Israeli perspectives with Rabbis Sharon Cohen Anisfeld and Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, moderated by Esther Sperber.

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