The Synagogue as a Laboratory for the Conversation on Israel Room
Monday, February 28, 10:45 - 12:00pm
143ABC

Creating an inclusive, respectful and informed conversation about Israel is integral to J Street’s mission
of broadening the debate on Israel and the Middle East in national politics and the American Jewish
community. Panelists will discuss best practices for such discourse within synagogues, addressing the
wide spectrum of opinion, knowledge and strong feelings about Israel among congregants.

Panelists:
Benj Kamm, North American Program Coordinator, Encounter
Rabbi Sheldon Lewis, Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Kol Emeth, Palo Alto, CA
Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller, Sherith-Israel, San Francisco; Deputy Chair, J Street Rabbinic Cabinet 

Moderator: Rabbi Amy Eilberg, Director of Interfaith Programs, Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning
Chair: Rabbi Gerry Serotta, Executive Director, Clergy Beyond Borders; Past Chair, Rabbis for Human
Rights, North America