Live Webinar Series
IRAC launched a series of free online webinars to keep you up-to-date on our work and progress on our issues in Israel. Below are links to all of our webinars for viewing on our YouTube channel. If you are interested in booking a private, congregational webinar, click here.
The Aftermath of the Israeli Elections
November 29, 2022
Following Israel's November elections, a new Israeli government is about to be sworn in. Join us for a discussion about the new Israeli government. We will explore the challenges this government poses for Israel’s democratic future, and the impact on Israel-Diaspora relations.
This webinar was presented in partnership with ARZA, ARZENU, and Domim.
Moderator:
Rabbi Josh Weinberg, Vice President, URJ
Speakers:
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President, URJ
MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv, Labor
Adv. Orly Erez-Likhovski, Director, IRAC
Adv. Nicole Maor, Director, LACO
How is This Election Different Than All Other Elections?
March 25, 2021
On March 23, Israel held its fourth round of elections in two years. Join us for a webinar in which we analyze the election results, and what they could mean for Israel and Israel-Diaspora relations.
This webinar was presented in partnership with ARZA, ARZENU, and Domim.
Moderator
Rabbi Jonathan Singer, Senior Rabbi Congregation Emanu-El
Speakers
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director, IRAC
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
Israel's New Government
June 10, 2021
Following the recent tumultuous period in Israel, and Israel’s fourth round of elections in two years, elected members of Knesset have successfully formed a government. Join us for a webinar moderated by Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the URJ, alongside Anat Hoffman and Rabbi Noa Sattath as we discuss who is who in the new government, the newly appointed ministers, and the new government’s potential impact on Israel and Israel-Diaspora relations.
This webinar was presented in partnership with ARZA, ARZENU, and Domim.
Moderator:
Rabbi Rick Jacobs President, Union for Reform Judaism
Speakers:
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director, IRAC
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
Back and Fourth: Israel’s fourth round of elections in two years
February 23, 2021
On March 23, Israel held its fourth round of elections in two years. Join us as we talk about the ins and outs of this round of elections:• How did we get here?• An analysis of the new (and old) players.• The hot topics of this round of elections.• How these elections may affect Diaspora Jewry.This webinar was presented in partnership with Temple Emanu-El NYC, ARZA and Arzenu.
Moderator:
Rabbi Joshua Davidson, Temple Emanu-El NYC
Speakers:
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director, IRAC
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
The Conversion Revolution
March 4, 2021
Join us as we discuss the historic ruling recognizing Reform and Conservative conversions performed in Israel. We will discuss this momentous victory, the path to getting here, and what it means for Israeli society and Israel-Diaspora relations.
Moderator
Rabbi David Ellenson, Professor Emeritus Hebrew Union College
Speakers
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director, IRAC
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
Adv. Nicole Maor, Director, LACO
Behind the Belarus Protests
In response to the controversial Belarusian election results made public on August 18, tens of thousands of Belarusians took to the streets demanding an end to President Lukashnko's long and anti-democratic reign. These protesters met with government violence. Among the protesters were members of the Reform congregation in Minsk, some of whom were arrested.In this webinar, we will hear from Rabbi Grisha Abramovitch from Minsk and learn more about the protests, the situation in Belarus, his congregation, and how we can act in solidarity with the protesters working to advance equality and democracy in Belarus.
August 24, 2020
Moderator
Barbara Weinstein, Director, Commission on Social Action of Reform JudaismRabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
Speakers
Rabbi Grisha Abramovich, Chief Rabbi Progressive Jewish Community of Belarus
Rabbi Sergio Bergman, President World Union for Progressive Jud
Promoting Gender Equality on the Streets of Israel: The case of the brave women of Bet Shemesh
September 14, 2020
IRAC plays a leading role in battling attempts by religious extremists to limit the participation and visibility of women in the public sphere in Israel. IRAC has been reversing the trend of gender segregation and exclusion with remarkable success.
In this webinar, we discussed IRAC’s work over the years towards gender equality in the public domain, with a special focus on the brave women of Bet Shemesh and their battle for the removal of ‘modesty signs’ from the streets of their city.
Speakers:
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director, IRAC
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
Orly Erez-Likhovski, Director of IRAC’s Legal Department
Miriam Zussman, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager and Local Activist
Nili Phillipp, Patent Attorney and Local Activist
Doctor’s Orders: How Israel’s health workers are healing Israeli prejudice
July 19, 2020
One of the best examples of a desirable shared society in Israel is its healthcare system. Jews and Arabs work together daily to save people's lives. In IRAC’s research for our “Heroes of Health” report, we discovered that the successful shared society stems from a realization that the only real enemy is death. This has become more evident during the Covid-19 pandemic as Jewish and Arab health professionals work together to help all Israelis heal. Based on our findings, we plan to take this one step further with the application of the Voluntary Code for Equality and Diversity in the Workplace.
Speakers:
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director, IRAC
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
Prof. Rafi Walden, Deputy Director of Sheba-Tel HaShomer Hospital
Taking it to the Streets: The current protest movement in Israel
August 16, 2020
In this informative webinar, we will discuss the causes of the current protest, its key players, and how the police force and Netanyahu's supporters have responded. We will debate what this protest means for Israelis and Diaspora Jews. Panelists will include Ha’aretz journalist Judy Maltz, and political activist and member of the current protest movement, Dani Danieli, who will discuss their perspectives on the demonstrations. We will conclude with IRAC’s analysis of the intersection between the protests and our issues.
Speakers:
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director, IRAC
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
Judy Maltz, Senior Writer, Ha’aretz
Dani Danieli, Political Activist and Organizational Consultant
The New Government in Israel, its Influence on Religion and State Issues and the Israel-Diaspora Relationship
May 24, 2020
After more than 500 days, 3 elections, and in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, a new Israeli government has finally been sworn in. Join us for a discussion about the new Israeli government. We will explore the challenges and opportunities this government poses for Israel’s democratic future, and the impact on Israel-Diaspora relations.
Moderator:
Rabbi David Saperstein, President, World Union for Progressive Judaism
Speakers:
Anat Hoffman, Executive Director, IRAC
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC
LGBTQ Life and Struggles in Israel: History, present, and future according to IRAC
June 21, 2020
Join us for coffee and conversation with Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director of IRAC and former Executive Director of the Jerusalem Open House; Ofer Erez, IRAC’s Director of Public Policy and Outreach, and former Executive Director of the Jerusalem Open House; and Rabbi Donald Goor, IRAC Steering Committee member for an up-to-date conversation about the current status of LGBTQ equality in Israel and how IRAC and progressive Judaism is fighting to make Israel a more just and whole society for all. We will update you on the current status and how we project the new government impacting our struggle for justice. Join us for this important conversation during Pride Month.
Moderator
Rabbi Donald Goor, IRAC Steering Committee member
Speakers
Rabbi Noa Sattath, Director, IRAC and former Executive Director of the Jerusalem Open HouseOfer Erez, IRAC Director of Public Policy and Outreach, and former Executive Director of the Jerusalem Open House