As Israel reached its milestone 75th year of independence this year, huge numbers of Israelis took to the streets to celebrate its achievements and to demonstrate against the proposed judicial overhaul/revolution, which later was passed into law. What can we celebrate, and why are so many Israelis demonstrating? As we approach Rosh Hashanah, this session, taught by renowned Jewish and Israel educator Mike Hollander, will look at the issues that have divided Israelis in a historically unprecedented manner. Can Israel continue to be a Jewish and democratic state? What is at stake, and how does this affect Israelis and Diaspora Jewry?