Israel Seminars presents: Israel's Settlements: Building Blocks?

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"PALESTINIAN FM REJECTS QUARTET PROPOSAL
FOR NOT ADDRESSING SETTLEMENTS, ISRAELI WITHDRAWAL"

"Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki rejected on Saturday the Quartet's proposal to renew peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Speaking to a Palestinian radio station, al-Malki said that the Quartet's proposal does not call for a settlement freeze and an Israeli withdrawal to the 1967 lines, and therefore isn't sufficient.

In a statement on Friday, the Quartet - the United Nations, the European Union, the United States and Russia -- said it wanted to see comprehensive proposals within three months on territory and security, and substantial progress within six months.
The statement followed a day of high-stakes diplomacy over the Middle East which saw Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas submit a formal application to the UN Security Council for recognition of a Palestinian state."
Ha'aretz (Israeli newspaper) September 24, 2011

Israel Seminars' program focuses on ISRAEL'S SETTLEMENTS
and allows for an open, informed debate on the central issue on Israel's agenda,

so crucial to relations with the United States.

What is the status of the settlements?
What makes them legal or illegal?

Confront a wide range of issues and opinions and different aspects of the debate.

Question and clarify, explore and examine, deliberate and discuss the subject in a relaxed atmosphere.
See details below; contact us for more info & to book your sessions.

Participants' comments:

“Excellent exercise. It must be repeated in every Jewish community in the US.”

Ron Kaldor, Sacramento, CA

“I was impressed with both the substance and the interesting manner of presentation.”

Michael C. Slotnick, Miami, FL

“This was a wonderfully balanced presentation. It challenged some of my stereotypes. But mostly it was nice to be in a place where more than one “side” was presented civilly in the same room!”

Gary Sturgis, Essex Junction, VT

“Very enlightening. Clear, concise, informative”

Cantor Don Bennett, Miami, FL

“Excellent. Balanced. Learned a lot. Engaging.”

Sherrie Savett, Philadelphia, PA

The program is suitable for: Synagogue and community-wide audiences, JCC’s, JCRC’s, Israel action committees, Hillel and college student groups, 11-12th grade students at high schools or supplementary schools (religious schools etc.). Professional development sessions for lay leadership, federation staff, teachers, educators & clergy. Men's clubs, Sisterhood and Hadassah groups, golden ager groups. No prior knowledge required.

Duration: 90 minutes

Program fees: $500 for single program or $1000 per day (according to your schedule, this could be 3 or 4 engagements in one locality) plus domestic travel costs and accommodation where applicable.

The presentation is also available as part of a Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat ($1600). Contact us for itinerary suggestions.

[UK Fees: £300 for single program, £500 for a full day of activities, £800 for Scholar-in-residence Shabbat plus UK transport and accommodation where applicable.]

Email now to book: info@israelseminars.org to ensure the best date for your group. We are taking bookings on a "first come, first served" basis.

If you have any questions, contact us at: info@israelseminars.org

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