Israel Peace Alternatives

Mission Statement

Israel Peace Alternatives (IPA) consists of members of Congregation Bet  Haverim dedicated to the preservation and strengthening of a democratic Jewish Israel through the achievement of a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and adherence to the principles of freedom, justice, and equality for all Israeli citizens as articulated in the declaration of independence of the State of Israel.

We are impelled by the obligation to pursue justice and peace, placed upon us by our sacred writings as well as the best Jewish secular traditions of the past three centuries.  Our programs, which are open to all congregational members and the public, are designed to advance these objectives through information, education, discussion and advocacy.

To be added to our mailing list please contact elbiberstein@ucdavis.edu.

For programming information please contact sarah.pattison@sbcglobal.net.

All programs are free and open to the public. 

Events

Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 7 pm, Social Hall
Rabbi Michael Lerner:  Embracing Israel/Palestine:  The Rational Yet
Visionary Path to Peace in the Middle East

Israel Peace Alternatives and Rabbi Greg Wolfe present a lecture and book
signing by Rabbi Michael Lerner, Editor of Tikkun Magazine and author of the
new book, Embracing Israel/Palestine:  A Strategy to Heal and Transform the
Middle East, on Tuesday May 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall.

Rabbi Lerner presents a proposal for two states at peace, but he argues that
the first task is to heal the huge traumas that have been suffered by both
Israelis and Palestinians.  It is only when people in both communities are
able to open their minds to each other with real depth, compassion,
openheartedness, and generosity that we can achieve the kind of
reconciliation of the heart necessary to sustain any peace agreement.

Attendees will be invited to make a voluntary donation of $5 or more to
support Rabbi Lerner’s appearance, and his book will be available for sale
for $15, cash or check.  If you are interested in volunteering at this event
please contact sarah.pattison@sbcglobal.net.