All democratic countries struggle with the moral challenge of exercising power in a complex world. Since its inception, Israel has been engaged in violent conflict with its neighbors, and has had to deal with the challenges of occupation. Hartman will explore how can Israel respond to these challenges and use its power in a way that is consistent with the highest standards of morality and Jewish values. He will examine how Israel can balance the legitimate right of self-defense with the values of peace and the rights of others. Hartman is president of the Shalom Hartman Institute and founder of some of the most extensive education, training and enrichment programs for scholars, educators and rabbis in Israel and North America.