The Lemon Tree, OPEN HOUSE

& Jewish/Arab Coexistence

in Israel

7 pm, Sunday, May 18

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Join JRC as we welcome Sandy Tolan, author of The Lemon Tree, his award-winning look at two families in Israel - one Jewish and one Arab - and what their relationship teaches us about coexistence. Rabbi Rosen will join Mr. Tolan for a discussion about social justice efforts in Israel, Palestine and the United States.

We'll also watch a video report from OPEN HOUSE, a unique project that grew out of the history described in The Lemon Tree. OPEN HOUSE runs a preschool for Arab-Israeli children in the town of Ramle and facilitates coexistence and conflict resolution experiences for Jewish and Arab teens.

4 pm, Sunday, May 18

Tickets: $10 each

Come sing and dance along to the musical merriment of popular children's performer Joel Frankel. It's always a party when Joel performs - folk of all ages enjoy his shows!

Contact JRC Early Childhood Director Bonnie Silverman to purchase your tickets before they sell out!

MAZEL TOV, RAV!

Newsweek magazine has just published it's first list of the Top 25 Pulpit Rabbis in America, and our very own Rabbi Brant Rosen isn't just on the list - he's in the top 10!

To read some of Rabbi Rosen's pieces on a variety of topics, including his construction diary (with plenty of photos, of course!) visit his blog, Shalom Rav.

The film chronicles the devastation in Darfur, Sudan , the legacy of the failure of the international community's response to genocides past and present, and the undying hope inspired by courageous activists struggling to make "never again" a reality.

Seating is limited; RSVP TODAY.