As the relationship between Israel and America -- and between Israeli and American Jews -- has shown recent signs of strain, Eli Valley's comics have explored the conflicting goals, priorities and value systems of the two communities. In this session, we will read several of Eli's comics in hevruta style (in partnership) and discuss the issues they raise about Zionism, diaspora life, Jewish values and the meaning of Jewish pride and Jewish sovereignty today. Note: we’re using the term “hevruta” very loosely.