As the State of Israel celebrates 75 years of independence at a time of profound internal conflict, we are doing a deep dive into the complexities of Israeli society. 
 
This Sunday we will continue our discussion on the current situation in Israel as we begin a series called “The Tribes of Israel: A Shared Homeland for a Divided People.”  The Tribes of Israel series confronts the challenge of creating a Jewish and democratic public space in the modern State of Israel—a shared common space for a people divided along “tribal” affiliations: religious, ideological, national, and geographic.

Rabbi Ofer Sabath Beit-Halachmi will lead a study together with Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi of the “Liberal” Jewish Tribes. Who or What is a “Secular” Israeli? What are the differences between Ashkenazi and Sephardi Israelis? What is the Role of the Army, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in Israeli Society?