Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, the recognized home for sophisticated intellectual Judaism on Long Island, will present “If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the 21st Century” with author Elliott Abrams, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 10 to11:30 a.m., followed by a brunch and book signing.
The community is welcome to attend this enriching program through Temple Beth-El’s Miriam & Moses Center for Pluralistic Adult Jewish Learning.
The guest speaker will discuss what Jewish parents and organizations can do to ensure that future generations of American Jews will have a strong Jewish identity.
A former Middle East policy official for the U.S. government, the distinguished author will examine the history of the American Jewish community and its relationship with Israel, even now when many Americans have turned away from the Jewish state.
The impressive politician and lawyer received his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College, a master’s degree in international relations from the London School of Economics and his JD from Harvard Law School.
He served in foreign policy positions for former Presidents Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush and Donald Trump, first coming to national prominence as Reagan’s Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in the early 1980s and later as Assistant Secretary for Inter-American Affairs.
In July 2023, he was appointed by President Joe Biden to the non-partisan U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
Members of Temple Beth-El who have joined in the past three years are especially welcome at the book discussion and special brunch to get to know their temple family. The program is complimentary, but registration for the brunch is required at tinyurl.com/ElliottAbrams.
Temple Beth-El, a leader in shaping the future of pluralistic Judaism on the western North Shore, has served the community for more than 95 years at 5 Old Mill Road in Great Neck.
Learn more by visiting www.tbegreatneck.org, calling 516-487-0900 or emailing info@tbegreatneck.org.
