Synagogue Book Read

While understanding the history, religious connections,  and political situation in Israel has always been an important element of our people feeling connected to the land, our current global crisis and rise in antisemitism in relation to Israel has never made this literacy more important.

With a better understanding of Israel’s history and formation, the Israeli Palestinian conflict, and Israeli society in general, we will be better equipped with an understanding of historically accepted facts, and to respond in a thoughtful and nuanced way to attacks on Israel and the Jewish people and educate others.

Once you register, you are welcome to pick up a free book and discussion guide at our front desk. You can also download the discussion guide here.

We also have the following discussion groups that you may participate in. Please make sure to contact the group leader below to let them know you want to join the group. You can also sign up for discussion groups here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmWtIs55GBFtk08lJiNtohCV1hhWQ5-8xhLuW8KLwaNRU7VA/viewform

Sunday Mornings 9:30 am (Nov 10, Dec 22, January 12, Feb 9) at TBESOC

          Contact Mark Van Houten - markvanhoutenmd@gmail.com

Monday Evenings 7:00 pm (Nov 4, December 9, January 6) on Zoom.

          Contact Andrea Curreri - andreacurreri3@gmail.com

Thursday Afternoons 1:00 pm (Nov 7, Dec 12, January 9, Feb 13) at TBESOC

          Contact Helen Rasner - helen@rasnerlaw.com

For all people participating in discussion groups, there will be a kick-off video call with your facilitators as an introduction of the material and guidance about how to get the most out of your experience. This video call will take place on Monday, November 4th at 7 pm. Stay tuned...

Please mark your calendars for the following lectures with Rabbi Daniel Levine, associate professor at UCI to deepen your understanding of the topic:

The Many Faces of Zionism - November 23 at 12 pm (Lunch and Learn) 

The Five Most Important Events Since The Founding of the State of Israel - January 7, 2025 - 7 pm.