Israeli Peace and Diversity Week
February 23 - March 2
An annual celebration of Israeli diversity, culture, tolerance, and peace. Facebook event
Thursday, February 23rd
Congressman Barney Frank on the US-Israel Relationship7:30 pm
155 Dwinelle Hall
Facebook event
Congressman Barney Frank represents Massachusetts's 4th District and is the former chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Congressman Frank will discuss the US-Israel relationship and his views on American support for Israel.
Friday, February 24th
Tikvah Hosts Shabbat Dinner at HillelServices: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm
Berkeley Hillel (map)
Monday, February 27th
Human Rights in Israel11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sproul Plaza
Israel has an excellent human rights record, including equal rights under the law for all citizens regardless of ethnicity, freedom of religion, women’s equality, and gay rights.
Faces of Israel with the Ma'ale Film School7:00 pm
166 Barrows Hall
Join us for a discussion and film screening with Ma’ale Film School Director Neta Ariel. The Ma'aleh School of Television, Film & the Arts trains its filmmakers to produce work inspired by their rich Jewish traditions, contemporary Israeli experience, and cultural values.
Tuesday, February 28th
Israeli Soldiers Speak Out7:00 pm
Stephens Lounge, MLK Student Union
Learn what the Israeli Defense Forces represent with Ran and Rania. Ran was born in Israel and served in an elite unit of the IDF. Rania is an Druze-Israeli women who opted to study in university, but speaks on behalf of her Druze-Israeli brothers who all served.
Wednesday, February 29th
Peace Rally12:00 noon
Sproul Plaza
Our annual rally celebrating Israel and its quest for peace. There will be music, Israeli folk dancing, a vocal performance and more!
Friday, March 2nd
The Path to Peace11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sproul Plaza
Israel’s many attempts for peace and history of being a willing partner for peaceful cooperation.




