Congregation Albert
Brotherhood - April 2005
Brotherhood News
Congregation Albert Brotherhood Brunch, April 17
"Prospects for Peace in Israel: A Discussion With Dana Kursh, Vice Consul of Israel to the
Southwest"
With the recent death of PLO leader Yassir Arafat, and the election
of Mahmoud Abbas as President of the Palestinian Authority, a window
of opportunity has opened in the often
contentious relationship between the Israeli and the
Palestinian leaderships. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
has already freed 500 Palestinian prisoners in a gesture
of goodwill. He appears to be firm about a
pullout from Gaza, revising the route of the West Bank
separation barrier, and dismantling a number of Jewish settlements
in those areas. Abbas has won the backing of his
Fatah movement for a new 24-member Cabinet and appears to
be successfully pressuring militant groups to discontinue
terrorist attacks against Israel and Israelis.
The question on everyone's mind is, can it last? Will Jerusalem be the capital of a
newly-formed Palestinian state? How will Israel deal with the
multitudes of Palestinian refugees who claim a right of return to land
in Israel? Will Israel finally be at peace with
its Palestinian neighbors, or is this just another lull in the seemingly
endless cycle of animosity and tit-for-tat violence?
Dana Kursh, vice consul of Israel to the Southwest, will
address these issues and many more during the April 17 brunch program.
The Brotherhood brunch will be held in the social hall
of Congregation Albert (3800 Louisiana NE). Please note
that the brunch will begin at 9:30 a.m., a half-hour earlier
than normal. The cost of the brunch is $6 for Brotherhood
members and $8 for all others. The brunch is open to the public
and seating is limited. Make reservations no later than April
14 by calling the CAB Response Line at 883-1818,
ext. 3203, and leaving your name, telephone number, and the
number of people for whom reservations are being made.
Reservations can also be made with members of the
CAB Calling Committee, who will contact those people on
the phone lists the week prior to the brunch.
Check our web site newsletter, CAB Driver for additional
items of interest.
Sincerely,
Rick Eisler, president, Congregation
Albert Brotherhood
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