Eyes on Israel: A balanced view of Israel and its Legacy...

Tuesdays, starting March 2, 7 – 8:30 pm, TBS Social Hall

A group of TBS congregants organizing a series of adult education sessions on Israel? Perhaps surprising -- but that’s exactly what’s happened... Believing that information and healthy discussion on Israel was a missing link for many, “Eyes on Israel: A Balanced View of Israel and its Legacy” was created. It kicks off on Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m - 8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

Rabbi Marvin Schwab will bring his expertise and personal knowledge about Israel and Israel’s history to the first session (March 2) so that we can understand how Israel came to be what it is today and why. This will form the foundation for the three subsequent meetings.

Aaron Friedman, Press Secretary of the Israeli Consulate in Houston, will will discuss Israel Beyond the News in the Main Sanctuary on March 9.

Harold Melnick follows Aaron Friedman’s presentation with a look at Israel Today: Its Accomplishments and Challenges on March 16. How past and recent events have influenced Israel's policies, politics and development. Israel's place among the industrialized nations. A look toward the future -- what if there were real peace and cooperation among Israel and its neighbors.

Israel and The Media is the topic for March 23. Manny Marzcak and David Mittle will explore the bias and omissions of the national and international media in reporting news of Israel. Also on the agenda for the evening are ideas for actions we could take to remediate the situation.

All are welcome. Cost is $5 per session. Call for reservations to Joy Rosenberg, Education Director, at 982-6161.