(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The US and Israel are both democratic countries but are very different. These differences are often times overlooked in Jewish Americans discourse about Israel and vice versa,
The US and Israel are both democratic countries but are very different. These differences are often times overlooked in Jewish Americans discourse about Israel and vice versa, something which leads to great frustrations on both sides. You are invited to join JEWISHcolorado’s Shaliach Itai Divinsky for a discussion comparing the American and Israeli declarations of independence and through that get a better understand of Israel and the many challenges it is facing.
“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.”