Session 1: U.S.–Israel Relations
Join us for a conversation with Bret Stephens, opinion columnist for The New York Times and Jeremy Ben-Ami, President of J Street.
Wednesday, March 25 • 7 pm
JCC Squirrel Hill • Katz Theater • $36/person
This opening panel of the Israel Engagement Series will delve into the foundational pillars of bipartisan support for the U.S.–Israel relationship, while addressing the emerging threats it faces from both American and Israeli political landscapes.
The discussion will also explore strategies to preserve this vital alliance in an increasingly polarized environment. Ben-Ami and Stephens, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience along with their differing ideological perspectives, will contribute to what promises to be a dynamic and enlightening conversation.
For more info: Email Fara Marcus
JCCPGH ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT SERIES
This is the first event in a new series, developed by the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, that invites participants to go beyond the
headlines through dialogue and multiple perspectives featuring leading voices and meaningful
community discussion. There will be three sessions in the spring and three in the fall. For more information, click HERE
The series will “cover everything under the sun related to Israel, including politics, culture and history,”
says Yisrael Klitsner, the moderator of the series. He is a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute
(JPPI) with deep connections to our community. He and his family lived in Squirrel Hill but returned to
Israel after October 7 so he could rejoin his IDF unit. Klitsner, who has served as Diaspora Affairs Advisor
to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, and worked for AIPAC in Israel, is passionate about educating and
building community around the state of Israel and its relationship with the United States.
