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Presented by the Kurt & Tessye Simon Foundation of Temple Beth-El, JUF/Jewish Federation of Chicago & the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley

Eight months after the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, what is the current state of this ongoing conflict and what can we expect moving forward? Join us for a conversation with the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago's Dan Goldwin and Ofer Bavly, as they explore the intricacies of Israel's war with Hamas and provide the necessary context that is often missing in mainstream media.

About Dan Goldwin - Dan Goldwin is Executive Director for Public Affairs for the Jewish Federation of Chicago, which includes the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and Government Affairs Department. The JCRC is the umbrella body for more than 40 Chicago-area Jewish organizations and operates as Federation's community relations arm. JCRC, through coalition building and public and private advocacy, works on the frontlines of countering antisemitism, working to keep Israel safe, strong, and secure, and strengthening inter-group relations to promote mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation.

About Ofer Bavly - Ofer Bavly is Israel's first third-generation diplomat, the son and grandson of Israeli Ambassadors. Mr. Bavly grew up in diplomatic postings in Geneva, Yaoundé, Paris, Boston, and Rome, and served four years in the Israel Defense Forces, where he reached the rank of Captain in the Military Intelligence Branch. He joined the Israeli Foreign Service in 1991 and served at Israel's Embassies in Madrid and Rome. In the years 2005-2006, Mr. Bavly served as Policy Advisor to two Israeli Foreign Ministers. From 2007 to 2011 he served as Consul General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico. Currently, Mr. Bavly is a Vice President of JUF and Director General of its Israel office since 2012.