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2010 Dickstein Scholar in Residence Program with RABBI DAVID FORMAN FOUNDER OF RABBIS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Friday, March 19 at 8 PM — Israeli Rabbis for Human Rights: The Application of Jewish Values to a Jewish State Rabbi Forman will share an inside perspective on the history of Rabbis for Human Rights, its mission, and the organization’s work to strengthen Israel. Saturday, March 20 at 9 AM — Israel, Zion, and Jerusalem in Jewish Texts Join us for an expanded Torah study, where we explore a passages related to the centrality of Israel in Jewish text and tradition and explore the implication of these texts for us as diaspora Jews. RSVP for bagels and coffee provided at no charge. Saturday, March 20 at 6:30 PM — Morality and Security: Reconciling Democratic Principles with Political Realities Must Israel compromise its principles in order to provide security for its citizens? How can Israel balance its legitimate security needs with the goals of creating an open and just society? Rabbis for Human Rights has been striving to promote a balance between these twin concerns, arguing that Israel is strengthened rather than weakened when it cleaves to democratic ideals. Come hear the perspective of a rabbi and leader who has lived this tension for the last thirty- five years and his thoughts on the future of the Jewish state. RSVP required for 6:30 dinner from Annemarie’s Cuisine; no charge to attend the discussion at 7:30. Sunday, March 21 at 9 AM — Scholar’s Second Cup Café: Personal Reflections on Aliyah and Why I Am Still a Zionist Rabbi Forman shares his personal perspectives on what it means to love Israel and be called to question its conduct and, conversely, how one can criticize Israeli policies and still love Israel. An intimate view of one insider’s perspectives and personal journey. RSVP for bagels and coffee provided at no charge. Rabbi David J. Forman, the founding chairperson of Rabbis for Human Rights, has been an advocate for peace and human rights in Israel since making aliyah thirty-five years ago. He has served as a deputy commander in the Israeli artillery corps, an author and regular columnist in Israeli papers, and recipient of the prestigious Knesset Peace Prize. To RSVP: 215-283-0276 or [email protected] THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation • 190 Camp Hill Road • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 .

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