Bridging the Gap Between Secular and Religious in Israeli Society

  • April 11, 2013

Rabbi MK Dov Lipman (Yesh Atid)

Rabbi Dov Lipman, a Member of the Israeli Knesset with the Yesh Atid party, addressed a diverse audience of leaders in the Jewish community at ADL National Headquarters.  MK Lipman focused on Israel’s direction following the recent national elections and the rise of his political party, Yesh Atid.  MK Lipman discussed Yesh Atid’s agenda for the 19th Knesset, which includes bridging the gap between the secular and religious in Israeli society and reaching an equitable solution to the challenge of integrating haredim into the IDF and the national workforce.  He also highlighted the importance of strengthening ties between Jews in the United States and Israel.