Israel Votes: A Defining Moment for Israel and Jewish Peoplehood with Donniel Hartman

As Israelis prepare to head to the polls, join Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, for a timely exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing Israel as voters prepare to shape the country’s next chapter. How might the election influence Israel’s future direction? What values and tensions are shaping Israeli society? And what could this moment mean for Jewish peoplehood and the relationship between Israel and Jewish communities around the world?

Following his remarks, Donniel will join Rabbi Steven Wernick for a conversation examining what is at stake in this pivotal moment.

There is no charge but pre-registration is required. To register, click HERE.

Presented in partnership with Shalom Hartman Institute of Canada

Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman is president of the Shalom Hartman Institute and holds the Kaufman Family Chair in Jewish Philosophy. He is author of the Boundaries of Judaism and Putting God Second: How to Save Religion from Itself. His latest book, who are the Jews and Who Can We Become, was a 2023 Jewish Book Council Award Finalist. Donniel is also the host of the award-winning podcast For Heaven’s Sake, together with his colleague Yossi Klein Halevi, which ranks consistently as one of the top Judaism podcasts in the world.

Donniel is the founder of some of the most extensive education, training and enrichment programs for scholars, educators, rabbis, and religious and lay leaders in Israel and North America. He is a prominent essayist, blogger and lecturer on issues of Israeli politics, policy, Judaism, and the Jewish community.

He has a Ph.D. in Jewish philosophy from Hebrew University, an M.A in political philosophy from New York University, an M.A. in religion from Temple University, and Rabbinic ordination from the Shalom Hartman Institute.

He is married to Adina and is the father of three children and seven grandchildren.