First in Culture Series examines challenges facing Israel

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is proud to announce this year’s first Israeli Culture Series program: “Peace, Politics, and Plutonium,” featuring renowned speaker Gil Hoffman.

Mark your calendars for Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. for the program, which will shed light on the complexities of Israel’s internal and external challenges, as well as offering insights into how they can be overcome.

During Hoffman’s thought-provoking talk, you will gain a deeper understanding of the myriad challenges Israel faces from adversaries such as Iran, Syria, Hamas and Hezbollah. He will also provide strategic perspectives on fortifying Israel’s security in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

Hoffman’s expertise extends to the intricate web of U.S.-Israel relations, and he will bring clarity and foresight to this vital aspect of Israeli diplomacy.

Hoffman is the executive director of HonestReporting, an organization that fights for Israel in the international media and social media, and a lecturer on political strategy at Israel’s College of Management.  Prior to that, he was the chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post for 24 years.

Hoffman grew up in Chicago and has lectured in every major English-speaking country in the world, and recently made history in Hawaii by becoming the first speaker to have lectured about Israel in all 50 U.S. states.

Join us on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, for an evening that will expand your knowledge, challenge your perspectives and inspire hope for Israel’s future. This free program is in-person only.

To register to attend, go to jewishallianceri.org/events/ics-october. For more information, email Elihay Skital, at eskital@jewishallianceri.org.

ELIHAY SKITAL is the Israeli shaliach (emissary) to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island.