# SOLD OUT: A Closer Look at Israel – 1948: Birth of a State, Birth of a Conflict

SOLD OUT: A Closer Look at Israel – 1948: Birth of a State, Birth of a Conflict at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Monday 16 November 2026, 19:00.

- Venue: Congregation Rodeph Sholom, West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York
- Go to page: https://rodephsholom.org/event/a-closer-look-at-israel-3/

A session in the six-part series "A Closer Look at Israel," held at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, focusing on 1948 as the birth of a state and of a conflict. The series explores the major moments and forces that shaped Israeli society, from the land before the state's establishment to today's questions, examining the people, events, ideas, and turning points that continue to shape Israel's identity and future. Each session builds on the last, offering historical context and space to consider the complexities of Israeli society and its relationships with Palestinians, the broader region, and the Jewish world.

## Dates

- Monday 16 November 19:00 — Congregation Rodeph Sholom

Written by a model, sources: [rodephsholom.org](https://rodephsholom.org/event/a-closer-look-at-israel-3/)

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