wed15dec1:00 pmwed2:00 pmKavod on the Road: Light & Dark and Holding Opposites
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
JCC Denver
350 S Dahlia Street
A core lesson for life is to find balance in our feelings about extremes. The antidote to black and white thinking is to develop our “grey zone” or as is
A core lesson for life is to find balance in our feelings about extremes. The antidote to black and white thinking is to develop our “grey zone” or as is taught in Kabbalah the ability, to hold opposites. Indeed, this ability is what defines beauty as we strive for harmony in our relationships.
“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.”