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Our Work in this Moment: A Reflection from our CEO

By on November 4, 2022

“Many forms of government have been tried and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.…” – Winston S. Churchill, November 11, 1947

It is no secret that elections in the US and Israel result in strong emotions. Certainly in the Washington region, many of us are deeply engaged with political parties and causes. We have different views and may work hard in support of a particular agenda whether on the local, state, or federal levels. Because we know that elections matter in our lives, the lives of others, and the future of this country, we engage.

Read Gil’s full reflection on shalomdc.org