On November 2 I had the pleasure to engage in a public conversation with journalist/author Peter Beinart in a program co-sponsored by Jewish Currents and my congregation Tzedek Chicago, We explored a wide range of issues arising from the current moral-political moment in Israel Palestine.

I was particularly grateful to interrogate the issues raised by Peter in his recent book “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning:”

• Is the Jewish community currently facing an unbridgeable ethical divide?

• Is it possible to make community with Jews whom we believe support – or remain silent over – the genocide of Palestinian people in Gaza?

• Does Peter identify as a Zionist now? What is his opinion of the growing movement for antizionist Judaism?

I appreciated Peter’s honesty and willingness to engage over these issues – and many others. The entire program is available on the video recording above.