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Lois B. Sitrin Grayck was raised in an Orthodox Jewish family, married, had children, and divorced. What happened next would become a story of courage, tenacity, and
Lois B. Sitrin Grayck was raised in an Orthodox Jewish family, married, had children, and divorced. What happened next would become a story of courage, tenacity, and the unexpected. Join Lois as she shares her unusual life story which led her to becoming the administrator of the Center for Jewish Christian Studies and Relations at the Episcopalian Theological Seminary in New York City.
“We welcome the Israeli government’s suspension of legislative consideration of judicial reform measures.
“The last three months have been painful to watch and yet a textbook case of democracy in action. We respect the political leaders, business executives, community activists, cultural figures, and ordinary Israelis who took to the streets, exercising their love of country, and their passion for democracy.
“As a next step, we encourage all Knesset factions, coalition and opposition alike, to use this time to build a consensus that includes the broad support of Israeli civil society.
“Israel’s political leaders must insist on a more respectful tone and debate. A hallmark of democracy is public consensus and mutual consideration.
“The Conference of Presidents, the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, AIPAC, and the Jewish Federations of North America will continue to confer with Israel’s governmental and civic leaders to ensure that the views of American Jewry are represented in the discussion. We are confident the resilience of Israeli democracy will successfully overcome the tremendous challenges it faces.”