Monday 22 February, 2016
Tuesday 23 February, 2016
Moderated by Janet Liss and Arnold Gluck Over the years, the role of the Reform Movement in Israeli politics has shifted significantly. This session provides an update and a review of impacts, and prepares CCAR members for meeting with the Israeli-Diaspora Knesset Committee on Wednesday. This is a unique opportunity to share the concerns and priorities of the Diaspora community with Israel’s elected leadership.
Introduction by Michael Latz and Kinneret Shiryon March as a group along the streets of Jerusalem for religious tolerance in the State of Israel. The March will be from Dormition Abbey, the site of several recent "price-tag" attacks by Jewish extremist to Merkaz Shimshon in conjunction with IRAC and the Israeli Movement for Progressive Judaism.
Opening remarks will be given by Denise L. Eger, President, Central Conference of American Rabbis and a special welcome from Yehoyada Amir, Chairperson of MARAM - Israel Council of Reform Rabbis. Motzi: Yehoyada Amir Birkat HaMazon: Janet Liss, Scott Sperling and the Israel Convention Committee
Wednesday 24 February, 2016
Introduction by Josh Weinberg Opening remarks will be given by Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center and Noa Sattath, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center. Program includes meetings and discussions with a variety of government and Knesset members.
Thursday 25 February, 2016
Generously sponsored by Ayelet Tours, Ltd. An opportunity for engaging and dynamic learning. Study with Ruth Calderon and Michael Marmur will be followed by small group discussions.
Friday 26 February, 2016
To support Reform Judaism in Israel, CCAR rabbis will run or walk in the Tel Aviv Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K. Every rabbi who participates in the run/walk has the opportunity raise significant money to benefit Reform Judaism throughout Israel. The Reform Movement in Israel, which is growing daily, aims to create an Israel that is democratic, pluralistic, and inclusive. You can help advance this vital work by fundraising through this meaningful journey in the Tel Aviv Marat...
To support Reform Judaism in Israel, CCAR rabbis will run or walk in the Tel Aviv Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K. Every rabbi who participates in the run/walk has the opportunity raise significant money to benefit Reform Judaism throughout Israel. The Reform Movement in Israel, which is growing daily, aims to create an Israel that is democratic, pluralistic, and inclusive. You can help advance this vital work by fundraising through this meaningful journey in the Tel Aviv Marat...
Saturday 27 February, 2016
Greeting from Mayor of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai Introduction by Oren Hayon and Yehudit Werchow Alan Berlin introduces Ambassador Dan Shapiro Kobi's music is a combination of ethnic Jewish and Israeli melodies. Havdalah will be led by Nir Barkin and Carey Brown. This concert is generously underwritten by Masa Israel.
Sunday 28 February, 2016
Mini Herzliya Conference with analysts and scholars of IDC in the Ivcher Auditorium: The IDC Herzilya is one of Israel’s most amazing start-ups as a non-profit university that today includes leading thinkers from a wide range of academic fields and political perspectives, as well as unique backgrounds from throughout the Middle East and worldwide.
