Nov

21 2019

The Great Divide: Bridging the gap between Israel and American Jewry

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ
FREE 230 Old Bridge Turnpike
South River, NJ 08882

Contact Dan Rozett
7325881836
danr@jewishheartnj.org
https://events.idonate.com/breakstone

Dr. David Breakstone, Deputy Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel will speak about pluralism in Israel and how the Jewish Agency is working with different streams. The discussion will focus on how pluralism or lack of affects the relationship of between the Jewish communities abroad and the State of Israel.

Dr. Breakstone is the Deputy Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel and a member of the Executives of the World Zionist Organization, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (JNF), and Keren Hayesod. He has previously served as Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, Director of Hebrew University’s Pedagogic Center for Jewish Education, Associate Dean and Director of Education at The Schechter Institute for Jewish Studies, supervisor of the TALI Education Fund, and Director of Ramah Programs in Israel. He was the conceptual architect and founding director of the Herzl Museum and Educational Center.

Sponsor: Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ, Jewish Agency for Israel