On May 21, Professor Kalir was invited to speak in front of Park Synagogue congregation “University Day.” The presentation’s title was: “Israel’s Future: ‘Jewish and Democratic’ or ‘Messianic and Ultra-Nationalistic’?” In it, Professor Kalir reviewed the two competing narratives in Israel’s development, and how their recent clash may be the harbinger of some worrisome, anti-democratic trends in Israel. Professor Emeritus Alan Weinstein, a member of the congregation, has kindly introduced Professor Kalir before he spoke.