(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
JCC Denver
350 S Dahlia Street
“The New Jew” Israeli Mini-Series was a phenomenal success for the Israeli Audience. And now it’s here in Denver! The show explores the
“The New Jew” Israeli Mini-Series was a phenomenal success for the Israeli Audience. And now it’s here in Denver! The show explores the mosaicked landscape of American Judaism. Much of the show explores our own Jewish Community in Colorado: Frisco, Boulder, and CU Boulder are all featured. The show’s creators and star comedian Guri Alfi will join us for an evening discussing what he learned on his journey. Following the panel, local clergy will lead small discussion groups.
“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.”