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Rabbis Urge Unity Amid Growing American-Israeli Divide

1/8/2026

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A panel of prominent rabbis and Jewish thinkers gathered in Manhattan to discuss liberal Zionism amid Gaza conflicts and a growing American-Israeli divide.
Rabbi Jill Jacobs urged American Jews to engage Palestinian voices while staying connected to Israeli Jews.
The discussion highlighted fears of internal division and called for moral self-examination and a return to core values.
Despite urgency, no clear solutions emerged, while attendance reflected the community's deep concern.

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Story summary

A panel of prominent rabbis and Jewish thinkers gathered in Manhattan to discuss liberal Zionism amid Gaza conflicts and a growing American-Israeli divide.
Rabbi Jill Jacobs urged American Jews to engage Palestinian voices while staying connected to Israeli Jews.
The discussion highlighted fears of internal division and called for moral self-examination and a return to core values.
Despite urgency, no clear solutions emerged, while attendance reflected the community's deep concern.