This unique course, with Moslem, Christian and Jewish guest speakers, will explore the following current burning issues:
December 6, 2023: Seeking peace with the Palestinians — Is peace still possible? Rabbi Ron Kronish: Introduction to the course + discussion
December 20, 2023: Arab-Jewish Coexistence/ Shared Society in Israel Guest lecturer: Issa Jaber, former educator in Abu Ghosh and former major.
December 27, 2023: How can the Jewish majority relate fairly to the non-Jewish minorities in Israel? Guest lecturer: Rabbi Michael Melchior, former member of Knesset and Minister in Israeli governments, Chief Rabbi of Norway, President of Mosaica/the Religious Peace Initiative and much more.
January 3, 2024 The Future of Jerusalem: Can it be a shared city? Guest speaker: Yehudit Oppenheimer, Executive Director, Ir Ammim
January 10, 2024: Judicial Reform or Revolution or Coup in Israel—what does it mean for the future of Israel? Guest speaker: Judge Elyakim Rubinstein, former Supreme Court Justice and Lecturer at the Law School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. This session will take place at the Supreme Court.
Tuition:
ILS 325 ($90)
Registration is limited
Cancellation Policy:
Prior to start of course – 100% refund or 100% credit for another course.
Following one class – 90% refund or 100% credit for another course (except for fieldtrip courses where only a 75% refund will be given after one meeting).
No cancellation after 2 classes (in special cases, e.g. illness, a credit will be given for another course).
Critical Issues in Israeli Society — Discussions, Readings and Meetings with speakers
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