The 2026 Jeffrey B. Plevan Memorial Program: JUSTICE IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Name: The 2026 Jeffrey B. Plevan Memorial Program: JUSTICE IN THE PUBLIC EYE
Start: 2026-02-10T18:30:00-07:00
Location: Tucson JCC

Schedule

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Tucson JCC | Tucson, AZ

Justice in the Public Eye: A Conversation with Israeli Supreme Court Justice Prof. Daphne Barak-Erez
Hosted by Dr. Anat Balint, Jeffrey B. Plevan Chair in Modern Israel Studies
Justice Prof. Daphne Barak-Erez, a distinguished member of Israel’s Supreme Court since 2012, will be the guest speaker for the 2026 Jeffrey B. Plevan Memorial Talk.
This public conversation will be dedicated to the challenges faced by the judiciary in Israel and worldwide amid of polarized political climate and a changing media environment. The event, moderated by the inaugural Jeffrey B. Plevan Chair in Modern Israel Studies, Dr. Anat Balint, offers Tucson audiences a rare opportunity to hear firsthand insights from a leading jurist on the role of courts in democratic societies—particularly during times of political and social upheaval.
Justice Prof. Barak-Erez is recognized internationally for her scholarship and jurisprudence in constitutional law, administrative law, and human rights. Her work reflects a deep commitment to democratic governance, judicial integrity, and the protection of civil liberties—issues that have become increasingly central in today’s global political climate.
When: February 10th 2026 (Tuesday)
Location: Tucson J
6:30 PM: Reception with light hors d'oeuvres
7:00 PM: Program
Dessert to follow program
Free event | Registration required

In 2013, Betsy (z"l) and Ken Plevan graciously and generously endowed the Jeffrey Plevan Memorial Program in Israel Studies to honor the memory of their son, Jeffrey Plevan.