A Time for War & A Time for Peace: Is the pursuit of peace a naïve dream for Israel today?

Many traditional Jewish texts extol the virtue of shalom, 'peace', between people, nations, and even in the heavens. But how do these relate to the necessary but painful battles that have plagued Jewish history?

This FREE recording of Rabbi Zarum's annual public lecture unpacks the complexity of the idea of peace in Jewish thought and how it can guide us in today’s challenging world. Why indeed should there be a time for war and a time for peace, as it says in the book of Ecclesiastes? While pacifism is unrealistic, humanity is not destined to be mired in violence for eternity.

This inspiring lecture is a much-needed urgent call for peace.