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  • Friday ,
    MarMarch  28 , 2025
     
     
    Shabbat with Dan Feferman

    Friday, Mar 28th 12:00a to Shabbat, Mar 29th 11:55p
    Save the date for a Shabbat with Dan Feferman, Executive Director of Sharaka, a leading non-profit advancing public diplomacy between Israel and the Arab world.

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  • Friday ,
    MarMarch  28 , 2025
    Neshama Minyan
    Friday, Mar 28th 7:10p to 8:10p

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  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  29 , 2025
    Scholar in Residence with Dan Feferman
    Shabbat, Mar 29th 9:00a to 7:00p
    Dan Feferman is a speaker, thought leader, activist, and researcher focused on Israel, the Jewish world, and the Middle East. He has published numerous articles, monographs, and books, appeared on television and radio, and speaks to audiences around the world. Dan combines practical and theoretical insights, presenting complex topics in a clear and engaging way. From 2021 to 2024, Dan served as Executive Director of Sharaka, a leading non-profit advancing public diplomacy between Israel and the Arab world while promoting the Abraham Accords. Today, he serves as its Chairman. In addition, he is launching a groundbreaking Middle East media initiative and working on his third book. Previously, Dan was a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, a top think tank on global Jewish affairs. He authored two influential studies on evolving Jewish identity in Israel and the U.S., along with numerous policy papers and articles. A Major (res.) in the Israel Defense Forces, Dan served as a foreign policy and national security analyst, strategist, and intelligence officer specializing in Middle East affairs. He holds a BA in International Politics and Middle East Studies from American University in Washington, DC, and an MA in Security Studies from Tel Aviv University. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, he now lives in Rehovot with his wife and three children. Check out my latest podcast appearances on the JPPI, FDD and ILTV podcasts.

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  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  29 , 2025
    Scholar in Residence with Dan Feferman - The Abraham Accords and the New Middle East: Is This for Real?
    Shabbat, Mar 29th 12:00p to 12:45p
    12:30pm Following Kiddush The Abraham Accords and the New Middle East: Is This for Real? The Abraham Accords—Israel’s normalization agreements with the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan—represent a major shift in the region’s alliances. Having had a front-row seat to much of this process, Dan takes audiences on a journey to understand how these agreements came about, why they matter, and what they mean for the future. Are the Saudis next? And how do the Accords impact the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

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  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  29 , 2025
    Scholor in Residence Seudah Shelishit with Dan Feferman - Israel’s Security and Geopolitical Outlook
    Shabbat, Mar 29th 7:00p to 8:00p
    Israel’s Security and Geopolitical Outlook A deep dive into Israel’s strategic landscape, from the threats of Hamas and Hezbollah to tensions with Syria, Iran, and the shifting alliances of the Middle East. This presentation also explores Israel’s complex relationships with global powers, including the U.S., Russia, China, and others.

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  • Sunday ,
    MarMarch  30 , 2025
     
     
    Voices of Kesher with David Epstein- "The Paradoxes of Historic Documents Defining and Affecting Jews: Positive, Negative and Horrific"

    Sunday, Mar 30th 7:40p to 9:00p

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  • Monday ,
    MarMarch  31 , 2025
    Rachel Cohen Lecture Series "Courage, Faith, & Leadership: Women in Tanach"
    Monday, Mar 31st 7:30p to 8:30p
    Join Rachel for a Zoom series profiling women in Tanach - their stories and legacies. Each week we will delve into another powerful story and explore the remarkable lives of Esther, Rachel, Rachav, and Devorah. These women exemplified strength, leadership, and faith. From Esther’s courage in the Persian court to Devorah’s leadership as a judge and prophetess, Rachel’s deep devotion and sacrifice, and Rachav’s pivotal act of bravery during the conquest of Jericho, each session will highlight the unique contribution of one woman and the enduring impact she has had on the Jewish people. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82909779322

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  • Saturday ,
    AprApril  12 , 2025
    Shabbat Hagadol Drasha: "Square Matzah vs Round Matzah: What’s the halachic and historical difference?"
    Shabbat, Apr 12th 5:45p to 7:00p
    Join Rabbi Shafner for a special sermon on "Square Matzah vs Round Matzah: What’s the halachic and historical difference?".

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  • Thursday ,
    AprApril  24 , 2025
    Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Shafner
    Thursday, Apr 24th 12:30p to 2:00p
    Join a study session with Rabbi Shafner. The topic will be, "Holocaust Theology: Trying to make Sense of the Absurd". Lunch will be provided and registration is required by Monday April 21 at noon.

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  • Sunday ,
    AprApril  27 , 2025
    Kesher Board Meeting
    Sunday, Apr 27th 9:30a to 11:00a
    Please join us for the next meeting of the board of Kesher Israel. All Board meetings are open to Kesher Members (in good standing), except when the Board goes into executive session, and we encourage all shul members to attend. If there is a specific topic you would like to discuss at this meeting or if you'd like the Zoom link to attend, please email the corresponding secretary at board@kesher.org.

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