The relationship between Israel and the Diaspora has never been as complex. While a peaceful solution remains as elusive as ever, the debate rages on, polarised between those offering unconditional support and those labelled ‘self-hating Jews’ for their criticism of Israeli government policy whether abroad or in Israel itself.
Into this landscape of dogma and unshifting political realities, a new American organisation, J Street, has emerged to offer a third way - supportive but not sycophantic.

Daniel Levy, one of its advisors, will be in conversation with Francesca Klug, LSE professor and Director of the Human Rights Futures project, which explores and analyses the future direction of human rights discourse and with David Newman, Professor of Political Geography at Ben-Gurion University (read his recent article in the Jerusalem Post on the politics of delegitimization of human rights movements in Israel itself: click here). He has been involved in peace-related activities and played a major role in the defence of Israeli universities faced with academic boycott.

They share with us their assessment of the present situation and their thoughts on what lies ahead.

More info here: jewishbookweek.com/2010/