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Mending Our Torn Hearts: Conversations About Israel
Sunday, June 28 ~ 10:30 AM-Noon

As Jews, the State of Israel holds a unique place in our hearts and our consciences. We feel pain whenever lives are lost or endangered in Israel or in the Palestinian Territories. We want peace but feel despair about its prospects. We are not certain if our criticisms of Israel's policies will be welcome in Jewish environments, or how our love of Israel might be met in conversations among the Left. And because of our torn hearts, Israel has slowly moved away from its central place in our Jewish identities and ritual. Can we still yearn?

Join us for what we hope will be many discussions about Israel, both in the world and in our hearts. This will be an intimate and safe space to speak our minds and hearts, and to listen with equal care. Facilitated by members and friends of Ner Shalom.