What does Jewish pluralism mean in modern Israel today?  Join a fascinating and upfront conversation around current issues related to religion and stage such as civil marriage, freedom of worship at the Kotel, military service, and rabbinical courts with Israeli Rabbi Mori Lidar, Rabbi Jodie Gordon, and Rabbi David Weiner.

Rabbi Mori Lidar will be in residence at Hevreh of Southern Berkshires this summer as the HUC Golden HaNassi Fellow, a program which brings Israeli rabbis ordained at HUC-JIR in Jerusalem to American congregations. Rabbi Lidar served at Beit HaShita in the Afula-Gilboa region which is Jewish Federation of the Berkshire’s partner region in Israel.

Rabbi Jodie Gordon is the spiritual leader of Hevreh of Southern Berkshire.

Rabbi David Weiner is the spiritual leader of Congregation Knesset Israel.

Following the program, we will continue the conversation with a home-cooked lunch around our community table.  All are welcome!  Advance lunch reservations are required and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. the day BEFORE (Wed) the program.  Suggested donation of $3 for adults over age 60.  $7 for all others.

Federation makes these programs possible through the generous support of our community.