Being in some of the actual places most impacted by the conflict with one's actual body, feelings and self along with a cohort of incredibly thoughtful, passionate Jews who know a lot about the conflict and care deeply about Jews, Israel and the conflict itself, allows for an encounter with living history deeper than any panel, essay, sermon, or organizing session ever could.
David S. Koffman
Assistant Professor of History, Israel & Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies, York University
It's essential for Jewish leaders.
Rabbi Sharon Brous
Senior/Founding Rabbi, IKAR
It offered me a way to stretch myself and face uncomfortable realities in a way that I often (whether consciously or not) tend to avoid doing. Specifically, it reinforced the urgency and centrality of the conflict within the array of issues, causes, and experiences through I which I relate to the State of Israel. At the same time, it connected me to an incredible network of passionate Jewish leaders who now share the same powerful and unsettling experience.
Rabbi Avraham Bronstein
Rabbi, The Hampton Synagogue
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
Head of School, SAR High School
I understand so much more. Even the basic history, the dates, the wars, the treaties…
Eric Robbins
President/CEO, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
