How does one cope and nurture faith when tragedy strikes? How are we to respond to the suffering of others? Can faith and suffering go hand in hand?

For centuries Jews have looked to strike a balance between their identity and the society they live in. Should we assimilate into it or put up walls and withdraw, or can we find a balance between the two?

What hope is there for peace and in the modern land of Israel? How can Jewish tradition help us understand this complex issue.