Dear friends,
Thirty years ago, the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin shocked Israel and the world – a devastating moment that marked the loss of a leader who dared to believe that peace with the Palestinian people was possible.
As we mark this somber anniversary, we invite our friends in the Greater DC area to commemorate Rabin’s life and legacy in two meaningful ways this Tuesday: One in person and one online.
1. Join J Street’s National Webinar
A special conversation on memory, legacy and our commitment to continue Rabin’s work toward peace.
Featuring:
- Yael Patir, Israeli policy expert and former J Street Israel Director
- Aaron David Miller, veteran American diplomat and member of the US negotiating team that worked closely with Rabin during the Oslo years
“What Rabin’s Legacy Demands of Us”
🗓️ Tuesday, November 4
⏰ 2pm Eastern
🔗 Register >>
Together, we’ll reflect on Rabin’s complex legacy – the soldier who came to understand that Israel’s future could not be built on endless wars and occupation, but on courage, compromise and coexistence.
2. Attend an In-Person Community Commemoration in Bethesda
Hosted by Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation and co-sponsored by J Street:
“Thirty Years After Rabin: A Community Commemoration on Peace, Democracy and Hope”
📍 7727 Persimmon Tree Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817
🗓️ Tuesday, November 4
⏰ 7:30-8:45pm
🔗 Register >>
The evening will feature Aaron David Miller, Laura Blumenfeld and Natan Guttman, along with music and readings from Voices Festival Productions, exploring Rabin’s final month and the forces that led to that fateful night.
Stay afterward for coffee, cookies and conversation with fellow community members.
We hope you’ll join us tomorrow – online or in person – to honor his memory and recommit to his vision of peace, democracy and safety for all.
With hope,
Tamar Ariel
National Director of Engagement, J Street
