Join Beth Israel as part of a community-wide conversation about Israel in partnership with the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America (SHI North America) iEngage Project. The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America sustains and strengthens the vision, commitment, and knowledge of leaders who shape the future of Jewish life in North America.

The iEngage: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict curriculum aims to rectify internal Jewish communal challenges related to talking about the conflict by naming and working through the various values narratives that animate different political views. Through the study of internal Jewish narratives about Israel and unpacking the complex meanings of peace in Jewish tradition, this series aims to make participants more aware of the values that make up their own political views, and create a more stable pluralism in how we talk about this most divisive issue.

We are proud that we are participating in this San Diego-wide program which will include study of the SHI iEngage curriculum at nine San Diego Jewish community organizations framed by two public lectures.

Dates: Kickoff lecture with Special Guest Speaker Rabbi Lauren Berkun @ Beth El on January 6, 7:00 p.m. Class at Beth Israel and led by Rabbi Berk starts February 4, 6:30 p.m. then on 12 additional Thursdays and concluding May 26. Communal Siyyum Conclusion Conversation with Special Guest Speaker Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman @ Beth El, May 23, 7:00 p.m.

Fee: $18 / $36 (member/non-member) (class costs subsidized)

How to Sign Up:

You must register in both places:

1. Register at Shalom Hartman for the kick-off and closing community lectures
2. Return to this page and sign up for the 13 sessions at Beth Israel using the form below REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Curriculum:

Talking about Israel: Foundations for a Values Discourse
Kick off conversation ,Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 p.m.
Rabbi Lauren Berkun, Director of Rabbinic and Synagogue Programs, SHI North America
Congregation Beth El, Jacobs Family Community Hall
To Register: shalomhartman.org/sandiego

iEngage: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Program *
13 session program at Beth Israel
Begins Thursday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. (Dinner at first session)
February 11, 25; March 3, 10, 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21; May 5, 12, 26
Rabbi Michael Berk will lead the sessions.
Beth Israel, Epstein Conference Room
Fee: $18/$36 (member/non-member) (class costs subsidized)
(RSVP with form below)

Communal Siyyum conclusion conversation Monday, May 23, 7:00 p.m.
Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, President Shalom Hartman Institute
Congregation Beth El, Jacobs Family Community Hall
To Register: shalomhartman.org/sandiego

For more details on the course, visit the Shalom Hartman website:

To register for the 13 sessions, please fill in the form below. For the opening and closing lectures, please register here: shalomhartman.org/sandiego.

How to Sign Up:

You must register in both places:

1. Register at Shalom Hartman for the kick-off and closing community lectures
2. Return to this page and sign up for the 13 sessions at Beth Israel using the form below.