2-22-2016 An Amazing Turn for a Major Leader of the American Jewish mainstream: David Gordis Rethinking Israel Tikkun

http://www.tikkun.org/nextgen/major-american-jewish-leader-changes-his-mind-about-israel


...And most depressing of all for me, is that I see no way out, no way forward which will reverse the current reality. Right wing control in Israel is stronger and more entrenched than ever. The establishment leadership in the American Jewish community is silent in the face of this dismal situation, and there are no recognizable trends that can move Israel out of this quagmire. So, sadly, after a life and career devoted to Jewish community and Israel, I conclude that in every important way Israel has failed to realize its promise for me. A noble experiment, but a failure.

Poster by Judith Ferster, AIME member

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