Event One

As extremists like Itamar Ben Gvir move from the fringe to the center of Israeli power—and Reform worshippers in Ra’anana are attacked on Yom HaZikaron—hostage families are smeared as “Hamas collaborators.”
What happens when a society refuses to confront hate?

Join Prof. Eran Halperin—Hebrew University psychologist and leading expert on intergroup conflict—for a clear‑eyed look at how silence, fear, and political avoidance erode democracy from within. Drawing on his new book, Prof. Halperin will map the emotions that enable extremism and outline practical steps to dismantle it before it is too late.

Why attend?

• Understand the roots of polarization and why hatred spreads.

• Learn actionable strategies to push back against extremist narratives.

• Connect with a community committed to Jewish and democratic values.

Whether you’re Israeli, Jewish‑American, or an ally of liberal democracy, your voice matters. Bring a friend and help reclaim the public square.

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