Humanistic Jews Sponsor

Program On Middle East

MONROE — The congregation for Humanistic Judaism will host a talk by Fairfield University Dr Philip W. Bennett on the West Bank Wall, on Friday, February 13, at 7:30 pm.

Dr Bennett, adjunct professor of applied ethics, is an active member of the Connecticut Chapter of Brit Tzedek v’Shalom, the Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace. Brit Tzedek v’Shalom is a group that espouses an alternative American Jewish view, emphasizing support for peace initiatives embodied in the Road Map and the Geneva Accord. Dr Bennett’s presentation — including maps and a short video — will focus on security issues, specifically, whether the barrier will make Israel a safer or less safe place, and the implications of the barrier for a viable two-state solution.

Dr Bennett is a longtime peace activist, who spent several years at Cornell University’s Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy.

This program, to be held in a private home, is free and open to the public. Call 203-226-5451 for reservations.

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