thu20jan1:00 pmthu2:00 pmKavod on the Road: An American Journey
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual on Zoom
Denver, CO
In A View from Abroad: The Story of John and Abigail Adams in Europe, Jeanne Abrams reveals how the journeys of John and Abigail Adams not
In A View from Abroad: The Story of John and Abigail Adams in Europe, Jeanne Abrams reveals how the journeys of John and Abigail Adams not only changed the course of their intellectual, political and cultural development―transforming the couple from provincials to sophisticated world travelers―but most importantly served to strengthen their loyalty to America. After just a short time abroad, Abigail maintained that, “My heart and soul is more American than ever. We are a family by ourselves.” The Adamses’ quest to define what it means to be an American, and the answers they discovered in their time abroad, still resonate with us to this day.
“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.”