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¥
Note: Each 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.