CIESJ Presents: Israel at a Crossroads: A Conversation on Security & Peace
January 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Temple Sinai’s Committee for Israel and Social Justice is pleased to invite you to an evening with Maj. Gen. (ret.) Nimrod Sheffer, one of Israel’s most respected military strategists. Sheffer will be in conversation with Natan Guttman, Washington correspondent for Kan public television and columnist for Moment Magazine.
Drawing on decades of senior military leadership, Sheffer will offer a clear-eyed assessment of Israel’s legitimate security needs and the realities it must confront. At the same time, he will present a hopeful, pragmatic vision for a future of peace, grounded in his belief that a two-state solution remains necessary and achievable. The conversation will explore concrete strategies for advancing security alongside diplomacy, rebuilding trust, strengthening Israel’s democracy, and charting a path toward a safer, more just future for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Nimrod Sheffer has devoted more than 45 years to the security of the State of Israel. Rising through the ranks of the Israeli Air Force, he later served as Deputy Commander of the Air Force. His final role in the IDF was as Head of the Planning Directorate of the General Staff, overseeing political-strategic military planning, international military cooperation, and long-term force development. Following his retirement from active duty, Sheffer was appointed President and CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Alongside his career, Sheffer has long been engaged in civic and social efforts, including partnership initiatives with Bedouin communities in the Negev to foster opportunity, leadership, and shared citizenship.
This is an in-person only event. A reception will follow the discussion.
The event is co-sponsored by J Street, New Israel Fund, New Jewish Narrative, and UnXeptable.