Meeting the Moment: Urgent Questions for Israel and American Jews

By :  Arnold M. Eisen Chancellor Emeritus; Professor of Jewish Thought Posted On May 19, 2025 / 5785 | Israel at a Crossroads Monday Webinar | Israel

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Part of our spring learning series, Israel at a Crossroads鈥擡xpanding the Conversation 

With Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus and Professor of Jewish Thought; Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership; and Rabbi Gordon Tucker, 鈥疺ice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement 

In a time of deep internal division and existential challenges for Israel, what are the most urgent issues facing the Jewish state today鈥攁nd how can American Jews meaningfully engage? Professor Arnold M. EisenRabbi Gordon Tucker, and Rabbi Ayelet Cohen of 91快播 had a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation based on the themes that emerged at the Israel at a Crossroads Convening. Together, they explored how Jewish values can guide us in responding to this critical moment: bridging divides, sustaining hope, and strengthening our collective future. 

About the Series

This series builds on the discussions from 91快播鈥檚 Israel at the Crossroads convening, bringing 91快播 alumni into conversation about the evolving challenges of Israeli identity, culture, and collective resilience. Through explorations of art, spirituality, and national memory, we will consider how Israeli society navigates questions of belonging, pluralism, and meaning in this complex moment. By engaging voices from across disciplines, Expanding the Conversation seeks to illuminate the ways individuals and communities are shaping Israel鈥檚 cultural and spiritual landscape today.