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Bradley Burston—The Iran War: A Briefing from Israel

Virtual Program

Each day reveals new developments and risks, and unanswered questions about the future. Veteran Haaretz journalist Bradley Burston will provide a briefing about the current situation and discuss possible scenarios for its unfolding.

Instructor

Bradley Burston

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Labors of Love: The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold

In partnership with the SF Jewish Film Festival

New Lehrhaus is co-presenting this heartfelt film which brings long-overdue recognition to Henrietta Szold, a Jewish American humanitarian whose legacy includes advocating for binational cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians. In Labors of Love, the filmmaker honors Szold's legacy and brings her story to life as a touching historical portrait as well as a roadmap for confronting the continued challenges of our... Read more

Location

JCCSF

3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118 + Google Map

Register for this ProgramTotal Program Fee: $20.00

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A Tour of Ancient Israel

Virtual Program

This richly illustrated class explores the lifeways, places, and events of ancient Israelite civilization, from the Age of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs to the early rabbinic era. We'll visit the region's most important ancient sites, covering the millennia from 1500 BCE to 500 CE. We'll discover daily life in ancient times: what people ate and drank; how, where, and what they worshipped; the battles won and lost; and the kings, queens, and prophets who shaped this history. Studying this an... Read more

Instructor

Jehon Grist

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Critical Perspectives on Israel & Palestine: New Jewish Narrative

Virtual Program

Critical Perspectives on Israel & Palestine consists of five stand-alone sessions, each requiring separate registration. These sessions invite participants into serious, pluralistic engagement with sharply different analyses and visions for the future of Israel/Palestine. We'll also examine the moral and political frameworks that shape those visions.

In each session, we feature a scholar, organizer, or public leader offering a distinct critical le... Read more

Instructor

Hadar Susskind

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Critical Perspectives on Israel/Palestine: Diplomacy, Poetry, and the Druze Experience

Virtual Program

Critical Perspectives on Israel & Palestine consists of five stand-alone sessions, each requiring separate registration. These sessions invite participants into serious, pluralistic engagement with sharply different analyses and visions for the future of Israel/Palestine. We'll also examine the moral and political frameworks that shape those visions.

In each session, we feature a scholar, organizer, or public leader offering a distinct criti... Read more

Instructor

Reda Mansour

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Critical Perspectives on Israel & Palestine: Feminism & Activism in the Knesset

Virtual Program

Critical Perspectives on Israel & Palestine consists of five stand-alone sessions, each requiring separate registration. These sessions invite participants into serious, pluralistic engagement with sharply different analyses and visions for the future of Israel/Palestine. We'll also examine the moral and political frameworks that shape those visions.

Instructor

Aida Touma-Suleiman

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Critical Perspectives on Israel & Palestine: No State Solution

Virtual Program

Critical Perspectives on Israel & Palestine consists of five stand-alone sessions, each requiring separate registration. These sessions invite participants into serious, pluralistic engagement with sharply different analyses and visions for the future of Israel/Palestine. We'll also examine the moral and political frameworks that shape those visions.