The Land-as-Woman is one of the most deeply rooted metaphorical systems in Jewish as well as Western and Middle-Eastern cultures, used to support the discourses of colonialism and nationalism throughout history. It has its origins in the Hebrew Bible. In...
It's never too EARLY to think about going to Israel! Join us for a virtual informational meeting (on Zoom) about the New Lehrhaus - Tiyul Jewish Journey Study Tour of Israel, planned for mid-March 2023. We'll beat the throngs crowding Israel for its 75th Anniversary. Rabbi...
In partnership with Temple Isaiah, Congregation Beth El and the Oshman Family JCC – Palo Alto The Middle East conflict often seems too complex and painful to contemplate. This multimedia history course introduces a perspective that offers an alternative to the despair that...
The Land-as-Woman is one of the most deeply rooted metaphorical systems in Jewish as well as Western and Middle-Eastern cultures, used to support the discourses of colonialism and nationalism throughout history. It has its origins in the Hebrew Bible. In...
Israel's fifth election in 3 years speaks volumes on its deeply divided society and the fragmentation of its political parties. Ken Bob, who will be in Israel during the election, will sort out the implications of the results of the November 1 elections and walk you...
In partnership with KlezCalifornia If you attended a typical American Jewish wedding in the 1950s, you probably wouldn't have heard much traditional Jewish music. American dances conquered the scene, and whatever space they left for the Jewish dance set was...
Join Rachel Biale for the launch of her historical novel, Lost and Found, based on the true story of a Viennese Jewish family on the refugee boat with Rachel’s parents, all fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe. Apprehended at sea by the British...
In person at the Magnes Museum in Berkeley. In partnership with the Jewish Studies Program and the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, the Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies at UC Berkeley, the Jewish Film...
In partnership with The New Israel Fund The series will feature several projects that create bridges of collaboration and peace-building between Israelis and Palestinians, as well as neighboring Jordan. SESSION 1: Medicine (Project Rozana) and Technology (Tech2Peace) with Kenneth Bob,...
Explore why Israeli voters turned towards Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition partners at the November election, leading to his becoming the longest-serving prime minister of Israel and parliamentary losses for left-wing and Arab parties. Rosenbaum will delve into the major...
Our experts explain the Judicial Reform crisis. Prof. Fania Oz-Salzberger (Haifa University Emerita, History & Law) Bradley Burston (Ha'Aretz Columnist: "A Special Place in Hell") Kenneth Bob (President of Ameinu & Project Rozana USA, Board member J. Street) Prof. Eli...
The Judicial Reform proposed by Netanyhu’s government encompasses a complex web of proposed legislation with the hallmark one, revoking of the "unreasonableness clause" under review by Israel's Supreme Court (September 12). One of Israel's leading civil rights attorneys will provide...
