Horizon of Hope
By Steve Sheffey
The Times of Israel
March 27, 2023
“These are difficult times for Israel’s dreamers…
“But despondent as we are, abandoning our dreams is not an option, so I sought advice from Jonathan Kessler…
“It’s hard to avoid a feeling of hopelessness living in America and watching Israel undergo an existential crisis. However, Kessler believes that this is a once-in-a-generation moment forJewish American and other friends of Israel to ‘lean in.’
“From his perspective, ‘This is not a time for quiet quitting. This is a time to engage more, to partner with those in Israel seeking to defend democracy, to protect Israel’s economy, to expand the rights of minorities, and resume efforts at conflict-resolution and peace-building.’
“'Israelis and American Jews – especially young people – have a chance to be part of Israeli and Jewish history; to be full partners in the ongoing creation of what Israel is to be,’ says Kessler.
“Kessler noted that Heart of a Nation takes the long view: ‘Politics is failing young Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians. For the future to be brighter and not darker, young people must be empowered to improve the political cultures of their societies’
“‘It’s time for all of us to support the next generation of dreamers,’ says Kessler.”
About Heart of a Nation
Empowering the next generation of American, Israeli, and Palestinian change-makers to embrace better, together.
אנחנו מכנסים הוגים מובילים, פעילים חברתיים, ומחוללי שינוי לעתיד, אמריקאים, ישראלים ופלסטינאים, המחויבים לשיפור החברות שלהם.
نحن أمريكيون وإسرائيليون وفلسطينيون نبني ونكوّن روابط من أجل التعلم والتفكير والمشاركة معًا حتى نشجع الحلول التقدمية بشأن القضايا التي تهمنا جميعًا.