Meeting the Moment:
What the Jewish Past Teaches About the Future
Each session is preceded by bagels and coffee at 9:30 a.m.  |  Sessions start at 10 a.m.

Session 4 - The Israelization of American Judaism
Sunday, April 7 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden

Speaker: Dr. Joshua Shanes (Director of the Arnold Center for Israel Studies and Associate Director of the Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston, South Carolina)

Explore the depths of American Jewish history and connect with the stories that shape our times. In a period that has tested our community's resilience, it's important to come together to understand the influences that impact our lives.

Our community stands at a crucial point, considering our identity, beliefs, and sense of security. "Meeting the Moment" is a thoughtful space for engaging conversations, expert perspectives, and finding a way forward. This is an opportunity to address our challenges with insight and collective effort, building bridges of understanding and unity.

Join us for a meaningful exploration of these topics. By participating, you contribute to a dialogue that can lead to positive change. Reserve your place and be part of crafting a hopeful future for our community.

Sponsored by Congregation Mishkan Israel, Temple Beth Sholom, Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven and the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven.

This series is generously supported in part by a Community Impact Grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven.