In recent years, authoritarian regimes have been gaining strength worldwide, mostly following financial and social crises.  Although Israel has managed to keep its democracy intact, Israelis must remain aware and be vocal about its violations.  Attacks on the courts, and especially Israel’s Supreme Court, have increased.  There are also more and more attacks –from the highest government offices—against Israeli journalists, and even against the Attorney General’s office and other safeguards of democracy.

During this session, Rabbi Sattath will delve into threats and challenges to Israel’s democracy.  One of them, the Supreme Court Override Bill, could remove all power from Israel's Supreme Court. While the Knesset is not fully functional, this has the potential to open a "Pandora’s Box" for extremist behavior and indoctrination.  Rabbi Sattath will help us understand where seemingly harmless actions can lead and what can be done about them.