Events

May 24th, 2006


October 2nd 2007: The Iran-Israel Nexus: Is Conflict Inevitable?
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Panellists:
Professor Naomi Chazan: Former Member of the Israeli Knesset where she was Deputy Speaker. Currently, Head of the School of Government and Society at the Academic College of Tel-Aviv-Yaffo. Co-founder of the International Women’s Commission for an Israeli-Palestinian Peace.


Professor Anoush Ehteshami: Dr Ehteshami is Professor of International Relations at Durham University, and Head of the School of Government and International Affairs. Author of Globalization and Geopolitics in the Middle East: Old Games, New Rules, London: Routledge, 2007.


Peter David: Foreign editor of ‘The Economist’. Author of an acclaimed in-depth report on Iran in the 21 July 2007 edition, following an extended visit to the country earlier this year.


Chair: Sir Geoffrey Bindman:  Visiting Professor of Law at University College London and London South Bank University. Chairman of the British Institute of Human Rights. Member of the JFJHR Steering Group.


May 21st 2007: Guantanamo: How Much Longer?
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Keynote Speaker: Moazzem Begg




Panellists:



Doug Jewell: Campaigns Co-ordinator, Liberty.


Gillian Slovo: Co-author of the play Guantanamo – Honour Bound To Defend Freedom


Zachary Katznelson: Deputy Director of Reprieve


 

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Our Statement of Purpose

May 28th, 2004

JFJHR is an independent UK-based group, informed by Jewish historical experience and ethical traditions and by universal values. It has been formed to address racism and antisemitism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, immigration and the treatment of asylum seekers, and similar issues of public concern. Through publications, discussions and meetings, it aims to bring fresh analysis to bear on these issues, challenging bunker mentalities and received ideas. By these means, the Forum seeks to influence public opinion, both Jewish and in the wider community.


At a time when there is widespread pressure to put conformity and group solidarity above all other considerations, JFJHR provides a forum for Jews who attach greater importance to independent thinking, justice and human rights. Created in a spirit of engagement with Britain’s multicultural society, the Forum is intended to reach Jews who might otherwise feel isolated and remain silent, offering them a distinctive environment in which to listen, reflect, and exchange views.

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