I thought I had a solid command on so many facts and figures and data points and narratives. This trip gave me more facts, data points and anecdotes and voices that offer different narratives… Being present for that testimony was a gift.
Rabbi David Seth Kirshner
Rabbi, Temple Emanu-El, Closter, New Jersey
The value [of the program] is massive. The exposure to different points of view and its very organized well thought out meaningful way is very powerful and life-changing.
Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman
Associate Rabbi, Temple Beth El, Boca Raton
So important to put faces and images to labels we read about. So important to humanize those often pitted as our enemies. So important to do so with Jews in a context of Ahavat Yisrael.
Rabbi David Wolkenfeld
Senior Rabbi, Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel
The opportunity to build relationships and process this intense experience with colleagues and new friends feels essential and a gift.
Rabbi Deborah Waxman
President, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities
I feel much more informed, have (some) first hand understanding and a better grasp on where to go to learn more. This is now an open and discussable topic.
Rabbi Tully Harcsztark
Principal, SAR High School
