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Crash Course on Israel: What Has Changed Since October 7?
We are delighted that Charlotte Korchak will be joining us on Sunday morning, January 26 (via Zoom from Jerusalem) to bring us up to date on what has changed in Israel since the tragedy of October 7. She will discuss key developments, such as the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, attacks from and against Iran, the effect on the Israeli and Palestinian people and leaders, the impact on the Middle East, the Abraham Accords and more. The lecture and Q&A are free, but registration is required.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Charlotte about what has changed since October 7.
This program is presented by Beth Am JIAC and co-sponsored by:
Congregation Beth Ami Israel Committee (Santa Rosa)
Congregation Beth Jacob (Redwood City)
Congregation Kol Emeth (Palo Alto)
Jewish Silicon Valley
Z3 Project of Oshman Family JCC
About Our Speaker
Charlotte Korchak is a dynamic teacher. She is the Senior Educator and Director of International Programs for StandWithUs Israel where she educates students from around the world in Israeli history and combatting antisemitism. Charlotte received her BA in Middle Eastern History from USC. She asserts that both peoples, Jews and Arabs have a history. The truth lies in this complexity, not in the simplicity of one side or the other. She has quickly become one of the foremost public speakers in her field, recognized for making complex content engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all ages.
Civilian Casualties and Israel's Dilemma: Where Do We Go From Here?
Join us for a compelling Zoom event featuring Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, executive director of Ematai and renowned author, as he explores the complex issue of civilian casualties during conflict through the lens of Jewish military ethics. Drawing from his extensive expertise in applying Jewish principles to modern dilemmas, Rabbi Brody will provide insightful perspectives on Israel's moral challenges in warfare. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a stimulating conversation on ethics and morality in times of conflict.
Israel at the Crossroads: Where Do We Go From Here?
Join us for an engaging and timely conversation with Tzipi Livni, former Israeli Vice Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Justice Minister and Professor Amichai Magen, Visiting Fellow in Israel Studies at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. A year after the October 7th attack, in the midst of deep domestic disagreements and an evolving multi-front war, Israel is at an historic crossroads. Where do we go from here?
Tzipi Livni
is a prominent Israeli stateswoman and former Vice Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Justice Minister. Widely regarded as one of Israel's most influential women since Golda Meir, Livni has been a key figure in national security, peace negotiations, and Israeli politics. Known for her steadfast leadership and advocacy for peace, she has worked tirelessly to uphold Israel's democratic values while safeguarding its security interests. Livni led centrist political parties and was Israel’s chief negotiator in peace talks with the Palestinians in 2008 and 2013.
Her extensive political career also includes roles as Minister of Regional Cooperation, Minister of Immigrant Absorption, and Leader of the Opposition, making her the Israeli woman to hold the most government positions. She was part of Israel’s "Security Trio" that oversaw key national security operations, including the attack on Syria’s nuclear project.
Before her political career, Livni served in the Israel Defense Forces and the Mossad. She holds a law degree and was the Director General of the Government Companies Authority, where she promoted privatization and economic growth. Livni has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Time's "100 Most Influential People" and Forbes' "Most Powerful Women." Today, she continues her work as a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, serves on various boards, and shares her expertise as an international speaker and strategic consultant.
Prof. Amichai Magen
is a Visiting Professor in Political Science and Visiting Fellow in Israel Studies at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. In Israel, he is a Senior Lecturer (US Associate Professor) and Head of the MA Program in Diplomacy & Conflict Studies at Reichman University, where he also directs the Program on Democratic Resilience and Development. His research focuses on democracy, the rule of law, and political violence. Born to refugee parents from Nazi Germany and Soviet-occupied Latvia, Amichai Magen grew up in Israel and the UK. A former IDF officer, he has received numerous awards, including the Yitzhak Rabin Fulbright Award and the prestigious Richard von Weizsäcker Fellowship. Magen serves on the Executive Board of the Israel Council on Foreign Relations and several other international boards related to democracy and foreign relations.
An Evening with Noa Tishby
Sunday, September 22
6:00–8:00 PM
Freidenrich Community Park
$75 General Admission | $36 student*
*Please email your student ID to [email protected] to receive a code
Contact: Maya Yaniv | [email protected]
Join us for an evening of discussion and ideas with renowned Israel advocate Noa Tishby. You’ll hear from Noa as she shares her insights on pressing issues facing Israel today, as well as discussing her recently co-authored book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Every attendee will receive a copy of Ms. Tishby’s latest book, and students and their families will have an opportunity to take a photo with Noa after her talk.
Honoring the Life-Saving Heroes of October 7, featuring special guest Ambassador Michael Oren
Z3 Project and United Hatzalah are honored to host former Ambassador Michael Oren.
Michael Oren served in the IDF as a Lone Soldier in the paratroopers and then as an IDF Spokesman. He was Israel's ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2013, where he was instrumental in fortifying the US-Israel alliance and in obtaining U.S. defense aid, especially for the Iron Dome system. After his time in Washington, Oren served as a Member of Knesset and Deputy Minister of Diplomacy in the Prime Minister’s Office. He spearheaded efforts to strengthen Israel-Diaspora relations, to develop the Golan Heights, and to fight BDS. He has authored several New York Times bestsellers including Six Days of War, Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israel Divide and Power, Faith, and Fantasy and is the founder of Israel Advocacy Group. Ambassador Oren's latest writing can be found on his Substack, Clarity.
This event is co-sponsored by United Hatzalah.
Behind the Scenes: Inside Hostage Negotiations
Hostage negotiations don’t follow traditional diplomatic rules. When innocent Americans sit behind bars in hellhole foreign prisons, it’s up to expert negotiators like Mickey Bergman to get them home. Join us in a conversation with Mickey as he discusses his new book “In the Shadows” and learn what it’s like to sit down with America’s toughest adversaries and devise ways to bring trapped hostages home.
Jewish Priorities Comes to London
Jewish Priorities encompasses 65 essays which offers a "pan-Jewish" conversation, from across the Jewish world--secular to ultra-Orthodox, Israel to the US and across the diaspora, younger influencers and veteran writers.