Israel Peace Alternatives
Events, activities, and discussions.
Pursuit of justice and peace for the preservation and strengthening of a democratic Jewish Israel
Israel Peace Alternatives (IPA) consists of partners of Congregation Bet Haverim dedicated to the preservation and strengthening of a democratic Jewish Israel through the achievement of a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and adherence to the principles of freedom, justice and equality for all Israeli citizens, as articulated in the declaration of independence of the State of Israel.
We are impelled by the obligation to pursue justice and peace, placed upon us by our sacred writings as well as the best Jewish secular traditions of the past three centuries. Our programs, which are open to all congregational partners and the public, are designed to advance these objectives through information, education, discussion and advocacy.
For programming information or to be added to our mailing list, please contact sfpattison@gmail.com.
Join us at Israel Peace Alternatives events!
Israel Peace Alternatives and J Street Sacramento Region Chapter invite you to a FREE home screening of a film streaming at the SACRAMENTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL!
Each year the Sacramento Jewish Film Festival brings a multitude of Jewish-interest films to our area, with both in-person screenings and streaming options. Get your tickets and passes here: https://sacjewishfilmfest.org/ Don’t miss in-person screenings at the Crest Theater, February 20-23.
There are always a number of films that touch on issues relevant to J Street supporters. Let’s get together to go to the movies!
“The Checkpoint Women” will be streamed on Wednesday, February 26 at 4 pm at the home of Sarah and Tom Pattison in South Davis; address provided upon RSVP to sfpattison@gmail.com. Discussion will be led by Shimrit Braun Kamin, J Street Northwest Regional Director, who for many years worked with Machsom Watch, the subject of the film. There is no cost to attend this streaming event, but donations to the Festival and to J Street will be accepted.
About the Film:
In 2001, a group of Israeli women, most of them in their sixties, established Machsom Watch (Checkpoint Watch), an organization dedicated to guarding the human rights of Palestinians who must regularly pass through checkpoints between Israel and the West Bank. For years, these women documented the troubling activity taking place at the checkpoints, giving viewers a never-before-seen look at the occupation. As the women revisit the footage from the checkpoints, this moving film showcases those who stood at the heart of the conflict, exposing the daily struggle of Palestinians living under occupation.
Documentary, 60 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles.
Check back for new IPA events!
Past Events:
Children of Peace Film Screening
Wednesday, March 13 | 6:30 p.m.
At the home of SARAH and TOM PATTISON
Address provided with RSVP
Core Questions for This Moment of Crisis
An evening with Dr. Masua Sagiv
November 28, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | CBH Social Hall
UPDATE on J Street political messaging regarding the current crisis in the Middle East and its impact on the Two-State Solution
A conversation with J Street Assistant Political Director LEXI GOLDWYN with a focus on House and Senate races in ‘24
November 21, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Address provided upon reply to dowden@hrdowden.com
IPA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
Report-Back from Israel with Ben Linder
Sunday, August 20, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Israel Shabbat flier
Friday, April 21, 2023, 7 pm, Israel Shabbat co-hosted with Israel Haverim.
Hope to see you there!
Israel’s Crisis of Democracy: What it Means for Israel,
Palestine, and the American Jewish Community Flier
Please join us at Congregation B’nai Israel on Wednesday, May 3, 7 pm, for a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Executive Director of J Street Israel, Nadav Tamir, who will be visiting us from Tel Aviv. We will engage in a conversation on Israel, Palestine, and the American Jewish Community – the evolving relationship.
This event will take place in Person and on ZOOM:
Freedman Discussion flier
Thomas L. Friedman’s recent column in the New York Times:
“American Jews, You Have to Choose Sides on Israel”
March 28, 2023
Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg, Associate Director of NIF Israel
Fighting Back: The Struggle for Equality, Democracy, and Religious Pluralism in Israel
February 14, 2023, 11 a.m. pst, via ZOOM
EI AI Rabbi Simons Jan 2023
Rabbi Jeremy Simons Speaking on: Contemporary Israel Issues via El Al
2022 J Street National Conference flier
December 3-6 Washington, DC + Virtual
Please register to attend in person or for the link to attend by Zoom:
Sokatch flier
Join Congregation B’nai Israel on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm (click for more details)
Israel Shabbat, Friday, April 29, 2022 (details t.b.d.)
East-Jerusalemite Palestinian Students at the Hebrew University, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 (registration & details by following link)
The views expressed by this program, the speaker, or the speaker’s sponsoring organization are not necessarily the views of Congregation Bet Haverim. Our congregation is committed to honoring the diversity of thoughts and opinions within our community.
Ronny Perlman of Machsom Watch, Discussion of film “200 Meters” on March 10, 2022
Yael Teff-Seker, Ph.D. : Environmental Cooperation in the Mideast, on January 23, 2022
Click here for more information on this program.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 7 p.m. Annual Meeting
Yael Teff Seker, Ph.D.: Peace Education in Israeli and Palestinian Schools on October 20, 2021
Yael Teff-Seker, Ph.D.: Environmental Ethics in Judaism on June 10, 2021
The International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace: “Give Peace a Chance (and Some Funding)” on May 11, 2021
Fourth time’s a charm? with Michal Sella, Director of Shatil Center for Policy Change on March 18, 2021
An Evening with NYT columnist Roger Cohenon December 2, 2020
“Friendly Fire” with Ami Ayalon on August 24, 2020
Israel’s Ultra Orthodox: what we need to know on June 18, 2020
Murals of Change on May 27, 2020
Gisha – Legal Center for Freedom of Movement on February 13, 2020
Combatants for Peace on January 29, 2020
“Let Our People Know” on January 14, 2020
