Michael Lerner

Organization: 
Tikkun Magazine
Position: 
Founder/Editor in Chief
Areas of Expertise: 
Middle East prospects for peace, progressive Jewish view on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, global repercussions of the conflict
Notable Publications/Publishers: 

Spirit Matters (2000) The Politics of Meaning: Restoring Hope and Possibility in an Age of Cynicism (1996) Jewish Renewal: A Path to Healing and Transformation (1995) Jews and Blacks: A Dialogue on Race, Religon and Culture in America (1995)

  Rabbi Michael Lerner (CA): Founder/Editor in Chief, TIKKUN Magazine; Rabbi, Beyt Tikkun Synagogue; wrote, "Israel in Gaza" (1/5/09); Author, Healing Israel/Palestine (2003) and The Geneva Accord and Other Strategies for Middle East Peace (2004); author of several books and frequent lecturer; building bridges of understanding between Jews and Palestinians, calls on Israel to respect Palestinian rights and end the Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza