DC: Book Discussion with Dr. Sheila H. Katz, Author of Connecting With the Enemy: A Century of Palestinian-Israeli Joint Nonviolence

busboys and poets, 14th and v Busboys and Poets, 14th & V, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sheila H. Katz has written a ground-breaking history of Palestinians’ and Israelis’ joint activism -- a chronicle of grassroots nonviolent initiatives in politics, arts, environment, education, sports, science, business, technology and religion. This is the first comprehensive history of unprecedented grassroots efforts to forge nonviolent alternatives to the deteriorating status quo.

PROVIDENCE: J Street’s Work in 2017: Trump, the Iran Deal and the Future of Two States

401 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 02906 401 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI, United States

Join J Street New England Regional Director Shaina Wasserman to discuss J Street’s policy agenda under the Trump administration. We will focus on defeating David Friedman, how we can defend the Iran deal and our work to preserve the viability of a two-state solution.

AUSTIN: Defining Modern Zionism – A Panel Discussion

CAA Multipurpose Room, JCC Austin 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX, United States

What is our working definition of Zionism for the 21st century? Can we reconcile modern Zionism with efforts for peace and a two-state solution? And how does this definition impact relations between Israel, the Arab world and the Palestinian people? These are all topics that J Street leader Rabbi Nancy Kasten, co-founder of J Street Dallas, will be discussing during the upcoming session.

PORTLAND: Forging a Pro-Israel Agenda in the Trump Era, Featuring J Street’s Special Advisor to the President, Alan Elsner

Havurah Shalom 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join Alan Elsner, J Street's Special Advisor to the President, for a discussion to examine the American Jewish community’s response to the election of Donald Trump and how to address the new administration's appointments, especially his reckless nominee for US Ambassador to Israel. The discussion will focus on what a Trump presidency may mean for Israel, the region and the prospect of a two-state solution at large. Mr. Elsner will lead the event, which will include extensive time for questions and conversation.

TIBURON: Forging a Pro-Israel Agenda in the Trump Era, Featuring J Street’s Special Advisor to the President, Alan Elsner

Congregation Kol Shofar 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA, United States

Join Alan Elsner, J Street's Special Advisor to the President, for a discussion about the American Jewish community’s response to the election of Donald Trump. We will also examine the new administration's appointments, especially his reckless nominee for US ambassador to Israel. The discussion will focus on what a Trump presidency may mean for Israel, the region and the prospects for a two-state solution. The event will include extensive time for questions and conversation.

SAN ANTONIO: A Conversation About Israel with J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami and JINSA President and CEO Dr. Michael Makovsky

holzman auditorium Holzman Auditorium at the Jewish Campus, Jewish Federation of San Antonio, 12500 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX, United States

A Conversation About Israel

with J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami and JINSA President and CEO Dr. Michael Makovsky

Moderated by William Daroff, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Director of the Washington Office of the Jewish Federations of North America

OAKLAND: Forging a Pro-Israel Agenda in the Trump Era, Featuring J Street’s Special Advisor to the President, Alan Elsner

Temple Sinai, Oakland Albers Chapel 2808 Summit Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Join Alan Elsner, J Street's Special Advisor to the President, for a discussion to examine the American Jewish community’s response to the election of Donald Trump and how to address the new administration's appointments, especially his reckless nominee for US Ambassador to Israel. The discussion will focus on what a Trump presidency may mean for Israel, the region and the prospect of a two-state solution at large. Mr. Elsner will lead the event, which will include extensive time for questions and conversation.