The War in Gaza has everyone concerned, for many reasons: the rise in anti-Semitism, the rising death rates in Gaza, the continued containment of hostages and prisoners, the end of the war is not in sight.
How do we think about this conflict? How do others think about it?
Join us for a series of discussions with different organizations within our local community to gain a deeper understanding of the various views surrounding the conflict. Seating is limited for each event, so please be sure to register in advance.
Additional events are being scheduled, so be sure to check back for more details as they're confirmed.
April 14: Congregation Beth Israel & the Jewish Federation of San Diego
Sunday, April 14 | 12:30 - 2 PM | Linder Lounge | RSVP
Join Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez from Congregation Beth Israel and Heidi Gantwerk, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Diego for a potluck, presentation, and dialogue.
May 5: Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)
Sunday, May 5 | 12:30 - 2 PM | Linder Lounge | RSVP
Our speaker from JVP is Gary Fields, a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego and an affiliate of the Department of History. Trained in the field of historical geography, he is the author of Enclosure: Palestinian Landscapes in a Historical Mirror (2017), and Lockdown: Gaza Through a Camera Lens and a Historical Mirror (2020). He is currently working on a new book entitled, Imprisoned: Voices and Images from Confinement Landscapes in Palestine. He has made several trips to the West Bank and Gaza as part of his research for his books and was present in the West Bank on October 7, 2024.