Tovanot: Rejecting the Binary, Embracing Dual Narratives – A Nuanced Understanding of Israel/Palestine

Since October 7^th, 2023, so many people have had conversations they don’t necessarily feel equipped to handle or are hesitant to engage, at a loss for words, or confused about what to believe. Others find themselves at painful odds with friends and family and feel forced to choose a side.

In this series taught by Dr Ruti Kadish — Tovanot: Rejecting the Binary, Embracing Dual Narratives — dive deep into the most complex questions related to Israel/Palestine, lean into discomfort, feel more at home in your values, adopt a more expansive view of the conflict and build confidence, especially in polarized environments. Using a dual-narrative approach to understanding the historical and political landscape in Israel, Tovanot rejects binary thinking and encourages a rigorous and sober exploration of Zionist history and our connection to the Jewish homeland alongside concern and empathy for Palestinian lives and narratives and their connection to their homeland.

Taking inspiration from long-standing shared society and coexistence initiatives in Israel and Palestine, practice having courageous conversations and gain tools to hold nuance and multiple narratives of Israeli Jews, Palestinian citizens of Israel, and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

Sunday nights: 6 to 8 pm: Feb 2, Feb 23, Mar 9, March 23, April 6 and April 27 from 4 pm to 8 pm

*please note: this is an ongoing class that builds off of each previous class session. Newcomers will not be able to join the class after Feb. 2oth. 

There is a snow date March 30 from 6:30-8:30 pm.

All sessions will be ASL interpreted with the exception of February 23rd, which can be interpreted upon request with advance notice.

Temple Shalom Members: $100
Non-Members: $180

Optional Add on: Pizza and Salad Dinner for all classes $40

If accommodations are needed please contact Katie Heinzer at kheinzer@templeshalom.net
If finances present an issue please contact financialsecretary@templeshalom.net.

For questions or to request accommodations contact:

Katie Heinzer
kheinzer@templeshalom.net