Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1 and 2
In Person at JTS
3080 Broadway (at 122nd St)
New York City

This convening aims to examine the key challenges Israel faces as it strives to navigate a path toward greater justice, inclusion, and collective healing in the wake of profound trauma. With a particular focus on the events of October 7 and their far-reaching implications, our sessions will address pressing issues such as the state of democracy and the rule of law, Israel’s identity as both a Jewish and democratic state, and emerging prospects for cultural and religious pluralism. The sessions will seek to foster a thoughtful analysis of Israel’s current dilemmas, the difficult choices it must confront, and the opportunities that exist for a more inclusive and equitable future. By bringing together a diverse group of scholars, religious leaders, legal experts, and cultural voices, this convening aspires to provide a platform for meaningful exchange on Israel’s prospects for repair, resilience, and the creation of a shared vision for a just society.

A highlight of the convening will be the Bernard G. Segal Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, April 1. Special guest Avihai Mandelblit, the former Attorney General of Israel and current Dean of the College of Law and Business, will be speaking on “Legal Reform or Regime Revolution? Defending Israel’s Separation of Powers and Democracy.” This lecture will serve as a critical focal point for discussions on the judiciary’s impact on Israeli society, especially amid ongoing debates about the rule of law and democratic governance. Professor Suzanne Last Stone, University Professor of Jewish Law and Contemporary Civilization, at Cardozo Law School will moderate.

General admission: $100 for one day, $180 for both days

Schedule of Events

Also visit “Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book,” a new exhibition in The JTS Library. Learn about the remarkable story of the earliest Hebrew book.