The Shared Society of the Lower Galilee

Wednesday, December 13 at 9am PT/noon ET/ 7pm Israel time

Join us as we learn from Israeli Rabbi Leora Ezrachi-Vered about:

The Shared Society of the Lower Galilee

In the multiethnic region of the Jezreel Valley, Jews participate in a shared society, partnering with and affirming human bonds of connection with members of 

-the Arab-speaking Catholic Church in Migdal Ha’emek, 

-the Muslim and Druze communities of Shefaraam,

-members of the Sufi movement in Nazerath and Eilut, and 

-leaders from the Bedouin towns of Manshiyet Zabda and Zarzir.

The night of October 6, in fact, 300 people, in the region gathered at Congregation Nigun Ha-Lev to share in the beauty of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Learn how the events of October 7 impacted this community and prepare to be inspired by their humanity-affirming response.

Rabbi Leora Ezrachi-Vered was born in Jerusalem and grew up in the Israeli Reform Movement. Ordained by HUC-Jerusalem in 2017 she has been the rabbi of Nigun Halev in the Jezreel Valley since. Active in multiple interfaith and shared society initiatives, she is a board member of Tag Meir and Rabbis for Human Rights.

Nigun Halev is a grassroots community that was founded over 20 years ago by a group of local educators and activists. The founding members wished to create a community that will be a place to explore Jewish identity, education and Jewish life and culture, while promoting Shared Society and dialogue in a highly diverse region of Israel. The community is home to over 150 members and celebrates lifecycle events (B'nai Mitzvah), holidays and Shabbat while also building itself as a diverse cultural and spiritual centre in the Lower Galilee.

No experience necessary. All are welcome!

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Please note that the gathering begins at 9am PT. We enjoy participation from friends all over the world, so please adjust your time zone accordingly. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Rabbi Miller: rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com or our Digital Media Manager, Molly Flanagan: mflanagan@keepingitsacred.com.