Zionism: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond—Expanding the Conversation

Zionism: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond—Expanding the Conversation 
Fall 2024 Learning Series

Mondays, November 11–December 16, 2024  
1:00–2:00 p.m. ET*

What does it mean to be a Zionist in 21st-century North America? Expanding on conversations from our two-day convening “Zionism: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond,” this webinar series will explore this and other questions, presenting significant insights and debate and enhancing the context that is informing contemporary issues. 91¿ì²¥ faculty will highlight the political, religious, and philosophical perspectives that shape the current landscape for Jews in North America in relationship with Israel. 

A podcast series and several discussion guides are also in development, focusing on this important and timely topic.

Rabbi Jan Uhrbach’s December 9 session and Dr. Arnold M. Eisen’s December 16 session will meet at 7:30–8:30 p.m. ET.

Session Topics and Faculty

November 11

Henrietta Szold’s Zionism and Ours 

With Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, Chancellor and Irving Lehrman Research Professor of American Jewish History, 91¿ì²¥, in conversation with Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President

November 18 

Power in Pluralism: Jewish Community Organizing After October 7

With Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, 91¿ì²¥

November 25

The Origins of the Nation Israel: Biblical, Historical, and Archaeological Data 

With Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, 91¿ì²¥

December 2

Gleanings from “Zionism: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond” 

With Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement and Assistant Professor of Jewish Philosophy, 91¿ì²¥

December 9

Communicating Across Divides 

With Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block / Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts, 91¿ì²¥

December 16

Hanukkah, Jewish Power, and the Future of Israel Education

With Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus, Professor of Jewish Thought, 91¿ì²¥

NoteEach Monday series has its own Zoom link. Please register for the series in order to receive the correct Zoom link for the fall 2024 series.