The Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council will host the panel discussion Israel — What’s Next? at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education. Moderated by JCRC Chair Bonnie Beaman Rice, the panel will feature area rabbis talking about the release from captivity in Gaza of the last 20 living hostages, the hurdles Israel and Jews across the world still face, and hopes for the future.

Panelists are Rabbi Leibel Agar, Beth Jacob Congregation; Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz, Temple Israel; Rabbi Judy Chessin, Temple Beth Or; Rabbi Aubrey Glazer, Beth Abraham Synagogue; and Rabbi Nochum Mangel, Chabad.

The Boonshoft CJCE is located at 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville. Registration for this free event is required here.

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