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Hearts in Israel

We want to begin by thanking this incredible community for the way in which you have shown up over the past several months. It matters. You matter. We matter. And as we’ve said to you already, we really need each other. The massacre perpetrated in Israel by Hamas on October 7th--and its ongoing effects--has left us shaken in grief. Together we are finding a path forward based on our shared values and obligations.

We also want to offer gratitude for this beautiful community–our Adas community. We come from different backgrounds, we look different from one another, our families are diverse, we are often politically divided on many issues, and more. We love this about Adas. In fact, our diversity often impels our larger, communally-shared moments to feel all the more potent, like the Vigil for Israel held at Adas, the Rally downtown, and our daily and weekly services.

What has been so striking to us is that in this moment of crisis, amidst all we are, we are showing ourselves to be a community of helpers. We are trying to draw each other in closer, rather than focus on that which divides. For this we are ever grateful. 

This communal intention will continue to be critical–maybe more than ever–as the war continues to become more deadly for our Israeli family, a humanitarian crisis and famine deepens in Gaza, hostages still being held in unspeakable horror, and as more and more innocent life is lost.  


Upcoming 

 

UnXeptable Hostage Gatherings

Every Sunday at 10:30am, In Front of The White House

Together we demand freedom for the hostages and an end to the war. Join the UnXeptable Hostage Gathering and raise your voice: Bring Them Home.

Join the Whatsapp group here.

 

 

Film Screening: Holding Liat

Wednesday, October 29 at 7pm | Register Here

Winner Best Documentary at the Berlin Film Festival, 2025

After Liat Beinin Atzili is kidnapped on October 7th, her Israeli-American family faces their own conflicting perspectives to fight for her release and the future of the places they call home. Holding Liat teaches us that the members of the hostage families and Israeli society are multifaceted, while sharing pain and aspirations.

A very special moderated discussion will follow the film with our honored guests Boaz Atzili, cousin of Liat's husband Aviv and professor at American University, together with the film's producer Lance Kramer. To learn more about the film, visit https://tribecafilm.com/films/holding-liat-2025.

 

 

Mendelsohn Shabbat Scholar: Matti Friedman

October 31, Friday Night Dinner & Discussion | Register For Dinner Here
Nov 1, Shabbat Afternoon Talk at 1pm, Biran Beit Midrash

Matti Friedman is an award-winning journalist and the author of four non-fiction books. His work has appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic, Tablet, Smithsonian, and elsewhere, and he’s currently a columnist for the Free Press. Matti’s most recent book, Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai, was published in 2022 in the US, Canada, Israel, and Italy.

 

Recurring Experiences/Learning

 

Book Club with Rabbi Aaron Alexander and Marilyn Cooper Peoplehood and Israel (Virtual)

Thursdays at 12pm: Nov 13, Feb 19 and May 28 | Register Here
Deepening Our Connection to Am Yisrael: Listening to the diverse Voices and Stories of our Land and Our People

Together we’ll read & discuss in small groups engaging books, fiction and nonfiction, that will open our minds to new ideas, inspire us to read more, and challenge us to grapple with the world as it is. 

Book titles for this year’s three sessions will be sent to registrants two months before our first session, if not sooner. (For a list of the books this evolving club has read in the previous 3 years, click here.) 

Mar­i­lyn Coop­er is a Wash­ing­ton, DC – based author and poet. She is a con­tribut­ing edi­tor and writer for a num­ber of Jew­ish pub­li­ca­tions; her work focus­es on Jew­ish his­to­ry, lit­er­a­ture and con­tem­po­rary culture.

 

 

Pondering Podcast: A Monthly Exploration on Themes of Israel, Jewish Peoplehood and the Current Moment

Join a group of learners to explore the Shalom Hartman Institute’s dynamic podcasts “Identity/Crisis” and “For Heaven's Sake”. Each session we will explore 1-2 episodes on a relevant topic, read adjacent articles and thought pieces and gather to uncover how to discuss difficult topics, how to dialogue for meaning and come to ideas with curiosity and a growth mindset. Facilitated by Rabbi Yolkut in consultation with the Hartman Institute. 

Requirements: Willingness to listen, explore, share and engage with curiosity, respect, and passion. Listen to podcasts prior to sessions. AND having taken either Rabbi Alexander’s Book club or have been a part of Rabbi Shira Stutman’s How Do Love Israel cohorts or have prior approval from Rabbi Yolkut.

 

 

Ulpan Adas with Mark Lewis

New Dates Coming Soon!

This fall, Ulpan Adas will offer a full immersion Hebrew class on Tuesdays nights at Adas. Led by Mark Lewis, the class will be conducted primarily in Hebrew, with occasional English assistance as needed. Focusing on everyday scenarios, from ordering at a restaurant to chatting with friends, this course is perfect for anyone looking to gain proficiency in spoken Hebrew. Whether you’re preparing for a trip to Israel or simply want to feel more confident in your Hebrew skills, this class will equip you with the tools you need to navigate everyday situations with ease. 

 

 

The Art of the Land

Dates & Registration Coming Soon!

Poetry, Music and Visual Arts are an essential aspect of modern day Israeli life. 

 

 

Support the Masorti High Holidays Campaign

Click Here To Contribute Your Support Today

This past year, Masorti has been a beacon of hope, helping rebuild faith and trust after the October 7 attack and the ongoing war. Looking ahead, we are committed to extending our reach across Israeli society, as well as serving members of our kehillot and our NOAM youth movement, by:

  • Offering High Holiday services in over 100 locations across Israel, providing spiritual refuge for thousands.
  • Hosting public events and lifecycle celebrations, impacting hundreds of thousands of Israelis.
  • Launching innovative programs to build resilience among youth across Israel, including both Masorti and non-Masorti participants.
  • Facilitating egalitarian services at the Kotel, welcoming well over 100,000 visitors annually from all streams of Judaism, from Israel and abroad.
  • Providing traditional bar and bat mitzvah studies and ceremonies for up to 200 children with disabilities annually, giving them a rite of passage otherwise unavailable.
 

 

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Israel Crisis Relief Fund

Click Here To Contribute Your Support Today

These funds are regularly dispersed, directly to the ground, supporting: United Hatzolah, Magen David Adom, Saroka Medical Center, The Israel Trauma Coalition, Evacuation Efforts, Kibbutz Re’im, and more. 

 

 

IsraAid

Click Here To Contribute Your Support Today

IsraAID is an international non-governmental humanitarian aid organization based in Israel. Since we were founded in 2001, our teams have worked in emergency and long-term development settings in more than 60 countries around the world.

IsraAID responds to emergencies and helps people affected by crisis re-build their lives, their communities, and their futures, together. From hurricanes to refugee crises to global pandemics, we mobilize quickly and collaborate with communities at the deepest level, staying for as long as it takes.

 

 

BRING THEM HOME NOW

Click Here To Learn More & Donate

We demand the safe return of all citizens who have been taken hostage by the terrorist group Hamas. We will not rest until every hostage is released and returns home safely. You can help bring them back home.

 

 

HIAS - Help Rush Emergency Aid to both Israel & Gaza

Click Here To Contribute Your Support Today

Two displacement crises arose in the wake of the attacks: one in Israel, and one in Gaza. In each crisis, civilians, traumatized by violence, have been uprooted from their homes, unsure when they will be able to return.  Support from government and civil society organizations, including HIAS and our partners, has made significant progress in addressing the needs of displaced populations within Israel. But the same cannot be said for the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced in Gaza, where blockages of aid and the near complete destruction of infrastructure has resulted in a humanitarian catastrophe. Palestinians now face famine and disease, and must contend with simultaneous shelter, water, sanitation, and healthcare crises. 

 

 

Donate to World Central Kitchen - Help us provide fresh meals to communities in need

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Our friend Chef Jose Andres (World Central Kitchen) is doing critical humanitarian work—feeding civilians in need--in Israel and Gaza. "We are committed to providing nourishing meals and food kits to families who need support, and our teams will continue to seek ways to do that for residents in both Gaza and Israel.”

 

 

New Israel Fund (NIF) Campaign to Address Humanitarian Needs in Gaza

Click Here To Contribute Your Support Today

NIF is raising urgent funds to provide humanitarian aid to civilians suffering in Gaza. As people committed to justice and compassion, we have a moral obligation to speak up and act when we see suffering—and right now, the people of Gaza are suffering.

 

 

The Jerusalem Youth Choir
Transforming Conflict Through Song

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We are the Jerusalem Youth Chorus: Palestinians and Israelis raising our voices to push back against the violence surrounding us—to reject war, occupation, and terror, and instead sing out for peace, justice, inclusion, and equality. 

Founder and Artistic Director: Micah Hendler.

 

 

For Heaven's Sake Podcast

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Thoughtful debate elevates us all. In For Heaven’s Sake, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain revive the Jewish art of constructive discussion on topics related to political and social trends in Israel, Israel-Diaspora relations, and the collective consciousness of being Jewish. 

 
 

 

Identity/Crisis Podcast

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Identity/Crisis delves into the big ideas behind the news from a uniquely Jewish perspective. Host Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, talks with leading thinkers to unpack current events effecting Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and around the world, revealing the core Jewish values underlying the issues that matter to you.

 
 

 

Times of Israel: Voices of Women at Wartime

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From battlefield to bomb shelter, from home front to hospital, from volunteer rosters to victims’ lists—women experience war in distinctive, gendered ways. These are their stories. 

 
 

 

Israel Policy Pod

Click Here To Listen

A weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines to bring you analysis from Israel Policy Forum experts and distinguished guests.

 
 

 

Ask Haviv Anything

Click Here To Listen

"Ask Haviv Anything" is a podcast about history, a podcast you, dear listener, will help to shape and direct, focusing not just on what I want to talk about but on what you want to learn and discuss. Nothing is off limits. We're going to talk about big and painful things, and also beautiful and fascinating things, wars and identities and painful history. And also more light-hearted things. Humor matters, especially when facing tough subjects.

 
 

 

TEXTing - Shalom Hartman Institute

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TEXTing with Elana Stein Hain, our newest podcast where ancient wisdom meets contemporary relevance. 

 
 

 

Resources For Teaching About Israel In Crisis With The Jewish Education Project

Click Here For A List Of Resources

This resource collection provides practical tools and guides for educators to help learners engage with what is happening in age- and setting-appropriate ways, as well as support for educators.

 
 

 

Extremely Podcast with ADL

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Hosted by ADL’s Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves, extremely gives audiences a window into the daily work of fighting – and disrupting – extremism and hate.

 
 

 

Israel At War: Updates And Resources From JCRC

Click Here For A List Of Resources

The JCRC of Greater Washington is fully committed to standing with Israel for as long as it is necessary to annihilate the Hamas terrorists who, on October 7th, committed the deadliest single-day massacre on Jewish people since the Holocaust. This page will be regularly updated with resources, local events and ways you can help support Israel from afar.

 
 

 

Talking To Children About War

Click Here For A Resource from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

For A Resource from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and Information for caregivers on how to talk to children about war. This fact sheet includes the potential impact and considerations when talking to children, how to start the conversation, understanding media coverage, and how to foster resilience.

 

 

JSSA’s J-CARING Hotline for Emotional/Mental Health Support

The horrific events unfolding in Israel are understandably triggering fear, anxiety, anger and more, especially among people with close personal ties to Israelis or with children or other relatives serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. Those in need of emotional support and/or mental health services should contact the Federation and JSSA’s J-CARING hotline at 703-J-CARING.

 

 
 

Video Archives (Torah For This Moment From Adas)
 

 

 

 

Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt Sermon — Parashat Devarim

On Famine in Gaza

 
 

Conversation with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute

Learn with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, as he helps us navigate this moment with depth, honesty, and the grounding of Jewish thought and tradition.

Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer is President of the Shalom Hartman Institute and a leading thinker and author on the major challenges facing the Jewish people. He is the author of Shuva: The Future of the Jewish Past, co-editor of  The New Jewish Canon, and host of the popular Identity/Crisis podcast. Under his leadership, the Hartman Institute has grown significantly as a leading think tank and educational center of the North American Jewish community, and Yehuda has become a trusted voice on how to navigate the complicated moral, spiritual, and political questions of the day with depth and sophistication.

 
 
 

Recently Released Hostages Share Their Stories
Echoes of Captivity, Calls for Freedom

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Hear directly from recently released hostages, Keith Siegel, Aviva Siegel, Iair Horn, and family members of loved ones still held hostage

 

 

 

A Conversation With Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Aaron David Miller and Dr. Nasser Al Qidwa, former foreign minister of the Palestinian Authority

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Former Prime Minister Olmert and Dr. Nassar Al Qidwa will share their views on the political situation in Israel and his proposal for peace in a conversation with Aaron David Miller.

 
 

 

 

National Vigil for the Hostages

On September 3rd, Adas held a National Vigil to honor the six cherished souls we’ve lost and to unite for the hostages still waiting to return.

 

 

Conversation on the Middle East

With Rabbi Alexander and Rev. Benjamin Ledell Bragg-Reynolds of Peoples Congregational UCC

 

 

Israel vs. Iran in the context of Gaza: Update & Assessment

With Dr. Rob Satloff, Executive Director of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

Click Here to Watch the Recording (Passcode: dfcG9C=n)

 
 

 

 

Jerusalem Youth Chorus

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus is a choral and dialogue program for Palestinian and Israeli youth in Jerusalem. We provide a space for them to grow together in song.

 

 

Reflections from Adas Israel Solidarity Mission to Israel in April

Sermon by Rabbi Alexander

 

 

From the Bring Them Home Now rally
at the Lincoln Memorial

Rabbi Alexander addresses a sea of demonstrators at the National Mall on Sunday, their voices rising in unison to demand the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Marking six months since the devastating Hamas attack, the protest mirrored the sentiment found in the streets of Tel Aviv, where tens of thousands rallied for the same cause.

 

 

 End of Rak Shalom Adon Olam, then released hostage Aviva Siegel (51 days), Acheinu w/ Cantor Brown 

 

 

 

Antisemitism in the Aftermath of Oct. 7

Click Here to Watch the Archive

Join Jodi Rudoren and Arno Rosenfeld for a candid discussion of how rising antisemitism — and disputes over how to address it — is shaping American Jewish life. Hosted by Adas Israel's own Lauren Markoe, news editor of the Forward, and Debbi Wilgoren of the Washington Post.

 

 

All The Prayers, For the Broken, For Release, For Safety, For Peace

All The Prayers, For the Broken, For Release, For Safety, For Peace—With Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the the parents of Israeli Hostages Itai Chen z”l & Omer Nutra, and Micah Hendler (Jerusalem Youth Chorus).

 

 

Praying For Peace/Shalom in all the Trembling Hearts.

Short kavanah by Rabbi Aaron Alexander

 

 

From War to Peace: Israelis and Palestinians Working for a Shared and Peaceful Future

Click Here to watch the program recording from February 7th

The Carnegie Endowment's Aaron David Miller in Conversation with Israeli and Palestinian Peace Leaders Dr. Rula Hardal (Hartman Institute), May Pundak, and Prof. Omar Dajani

 

 

Surviving 28 Hours of Terror on October 7
Dorin Cohen In Conversation With Adas Clergy​​​​​​

Click Here to watch the 1/14 program with Dorin Cohen

 

 

Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt — Parashat VaYeishev

Shabbat Hanukkah: On Anti-Semitism, Fear, and Light

 

 

Rabbi Aaron Alexander — Parshat Mikeitz

Holding More Than One (Israel Mission #2)

 
 

 

 

Shabbat Hanukkah Festival

With Micah Hendler and Amer Abu Arqub, Executive Director of the Jerusalem Youth Chorus

 

 

 

Morality & Peoplehood In A Time of War

A Conversation with Donniel Hartman and Rabbis Holtzblatt and Alexander, Moderated by Federation CEO, Gil Preuss

 

 

Rabbi Aaron Alexander — Parashat Va-Yishlakh

Reflections on 2.5 days in Israel

 

 

Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt — Parashat Toldot 

Certainty, Uncertainty, & Trauma

 

 

Jordana Meyer — Adas Israel member, Israeli citizen, current IDF/Reservist — speaks to Congregation

 

 

 

Bring Home Hersh

Hear from the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, currently held captive in Gaza

 

 

Sarah Hurwitz speaks about campus anti-semitism. (Here All Along)

Sarah Hurwitz is the author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There), a book about her experience rediscovering Judaism as an adult. From 2009 to 2017, she served as a White House speechwriter, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama.

 

 

Israel Relief Concert

In support of relief efforts in Israel, cantors from over 15 congregations across the DMV, including our own Cantor Brown, gather for one special evening of song. Featuring music of Israeli composers and artists.

 

 

Parents Of Captive Israelis Speak to Adas Israel

Adi & Yael Alexander (son Edan), Yehudah Beinin (daughter Liat and husband), and Rubi Chen (son Itay)

 

 

 

Rabbi Noa Sattath, Executive Director of The Association for Civil Rights in Israel

 

 

Israel update with Adas Rabbis and  Rob Satloff

Click Here For The Zoom Recording

 

 

Conversation with Hadar Susskind (Virtual)

Click Here For The Zoom Recording

Join Adas clergy and Hadar Susskind, Adas member and President/CEO of Americans for Peace now. Hadar will talk personally about the current war, and also share his thoughts on where we are now viv-a-vis his life’s work as a Peacebuilder. 

Hadar Susskind is widely acknowledged as one of the Jewish community’s leading progressive advocacy voices and brings more than twenty years of experience working in Washington DC on both foreign and domestic policy. In that role he has built strong relationships with members of Congress, administration officials, and progressive partners and allies from across the spectrum of American political life. Hadar currently serves on the boards of Ameinu and the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center. Hadar is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds the rank of Sergeant First Class in the Israel Defense Forces.

 

 

Rabbi Alexander Shabbat Sermon, 10/14

Ayeka? Where Am I? I’m home. 

 
 

 

 

Friday Night D'var Torah, 10/13

By Adas Members and Israeli Citizens Mike Ravvin and Laura Schreiber

 

Recommended Articles and Conversations

  1. The Sermons I Needed To Hear Right Now A tender conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous about Jewishness and the Jewish state.
  2. The Decolonization Narrative Is Dangerous and False By Simon Sebag Montefiore
  3. How Hamas Used Sexual Violence on October 7th By Isaac Chotiner interviewing Hadas Ziv, who is the director of ethics and policy at Physicians for Human Rights Israel
  4. What Americans Fear Most, by Sen. Chuck Schumer 
  5. My Son Has Been Held Hostage by Hamas for 65 Days
  6. Letter From Jerusalem: My Family, My Country at Wartime
  7. WHAT IS THE PATH TO PEACE IN GAZA?

  8. To Jewish College Students Who Are Scared by Sarah Hurwitz

  9. Did Israel really separate Palestinian mothers from their babies? by Rob Satloff

  10. The Hamas-Israel War: End of the Beginning or Beginning of the End? with Brig. Gen. Assaf Orion, Hanin Ghaddar, Matthew Levitt and Rob Satloff

  11. Starting From the Ground Up: U.S. Policy Options for Post-Hamas Gaza with Dr. Michael Koplow and Dr. Shira Efron

  12. From War to Peace in the Middle East? Observations from a Regional Tour by Robert Satloff

  13. The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending by Franklin Foer

  14. Is it the end of a Jewish Golden Age? A response to Franklin Foer by Dr. Stephen Daniel Arnoff


Israel-related News and Information

American Jews have a wide variety of sources available for news and information regarding Israel. Unfortunately, many of us limit our reading to the media that reflect our own perspectives on controversial subjects. We present the resources listed below (and more to come in the future) in the hope that exposure to a diverse set of respected voices will be conducive to mutual understanding and productive discourse in our community.

Newspapers 

Haaretz is Israel’s oldest daily newspaper.  It is know for its liberal stances on domestic and foreign issues.

The Jerusalem Post is an English language publication based in Jerusalem.  Under a variety of editors in recent years, it generally has had a centrist or conservative perspective.

The Jewish Telegraphic Agency is an international news agency and wire service serving Jewish community newspapers and media    around the world.  It claims no allegiance to any specific branch of Judaism or political viewpoint.

The Times of Israel is an English-language on-line publication that aspires to an independent editorial position.

Ynetnews is the online English-language Israeli news website of Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel’s most-read newspaper.  Yedioth Ahronoth is considered centrist by many.

Jewish News Syndicate is a news agency and wire service that primarily covers Jewish- and Israel-related topics and news. While officially nonpartisan, compared to its much larger and older competitor the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, JNS is considered to be more conservative and hawkish.


Video Archives (Continued)

 

 

Crossroads and Connections: Collections of the National Library of Israel

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Home to the intellectual and cultural treasures of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide, the National Library of Israel (NLI) has recently embarked on a visionary journey of renewal, including a wide range of initiatives to expand its collections and make the Library’s resources available to audiences across the globe. As part of this initiative, and in celebration of Israel’s 75th anniversary year, Dr. Raquel Ukeles will share highlights from 101 Treasures of the National Library of Israel, a new book published by NLI. Treasures selected from this book are part of a traveling exhibition of high quality images that represent a unique story of cultural and religious creativity in Israel both historically and today. Join Dr. Ukeles as she takes us on a journey through these remarkable treasures. Dr. 

Raquel Ukeles is the Head of Collections at the National Library of Israel. She is responsible for the overall development of all the Library’s collections and for digital, cultural, and educational initiatives based on the collections. Holding a doctorate from Harvard University with a concentration on Islamic and Jewish studies, Raquel has published and taught on a wide array of subjects related to comparative Jewish and Islamic traditions and on historical currents that shape Israeli society.

This program is presented in special partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington - Israel at 75

 

 

Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut at Adas:
Stories of '48

Click Here to Watch Part 1Click Here to Watch Part 2 of the Recording

Adas Israel will be hosting a Beit Cafe evening of Israel Tastings, music/singing and personal reflections from our members who will present–in storyform–their diverse memories of 1948 and the critical years that followed. This event will also be livestreamed to our website here

Join Adas Israel for a special evening of remembrance and celebration as we commemorate Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut, two important days in the history of Israel.

 

 

Netanyahu Redux: Causes and Implications of Israel’s Election with Rob Satloff and Rabbi Holtzblatt

Click Here to Watch the Full Zoom Recording

Rabbi Holtzblatt engages Rob Satloff, Executive Director of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy in a conversation about the Israeli Election (2022). What led to this moment? Why does it matter? What’s next? How might we, as an American Jewish community, process these events? And, what could it mean for our communities?

 
 

Gadeer Kamal Mreeh: "The Incredible Potential of Israel’s Rich Mosaic and Complex Society"

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Gadeer Kamal Mreeh discusses Israeli society from her own authentic point of view as an Israeli Druze woman, specifically the social resilience, uniqueness, potentials, and challenges. In April 2019, Gadeer Kamal Mreeh made history by being elected into the Knesset as a member of the Blue and White party, as the first Druze woman. In 2021, Kamal Mreeh became the Jewish Agency’s first Druze emissary to the U.S. Based in Washington D.C. Join us on Shavuot as we welcome Kamal-Mreeh to Adas as our keynote speaker.

 

 

Can the Trump Peace Plan Lead to Peace?
with Dr. Robert Satloff

On February 5th we welcomed Dr. Robert Satloff, Executive Director of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, to the Biran Beit Midrash. 

Click the video on the left for a playback of his talk on the Trump Peace Plan. "Three years in the making, President Trump has unveiled his blueprint for Israeli-Palestinian peace. At its core, the plan envisions Israel retaining all of its existing settlements and controlling about 30 percent of the West Bank, with the Palestinians potentially creating an independent, demilitarized state on the balance of the land."

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Masorti, Investing In An Inclusive Homeland for All Jews

The Masorti Movement in Israel builds democratic, inclusive Jewish communities blending modern and traditional values. Conservative Jews in the U.S. can actively contribute through education, advocacy, and financial support via the Masorti Foundation, fostering mutual enrichment and a unified voice for the Jewish People.

The Latest From Masorti

Care Packages for Soldiers
Masorti continues to deliver care packages to our soldiers, who are serving our country during this difficult time. Choose "Care Packages for Soldiers" in the designation drop-down menu.

Click Here To Contribute

Prayers

Downloads to recite at home, in your synagogue and at other gatherings:

Tue, September 16 2025 23 Elul 5785