Israel 101 Class Recordings

Defending Israel

Learn more about how Israel defends itself in conflict and the moral compass of its defenders. Taught by Danny Stein

Historical Reactions

Join us as we discuss the historical relevancy and reactions of the 6-Day War conflict, and how it impacts Israel’s future today. Taught by David Alon.

Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism on Campus

Join us as we delve into antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses, where it came from, and where is it going? Taught by Tal Sendler.

Creating Israel's Borders

Part 1 of 3: Follow the direct path of conflict and politics that shaped Israel's borders. Taught by Lisa Biton.

Israel After 1967

Part 2 of 3. Dive into the results of Israel's 1967 Six Day War and how it has shaped our world. Taught by Doni Kandel.

Understanding Israel and Gaza

Part 3 of 3. Discuss Israel’s stated goals when leaving Gaza, and understand how the legacy of the conflict affects Israel today. Taught by Jon Duker.

Talking to Your Teens About Israel

Discuss the best ways to speak to your teens and support them as they navigate the pain and confusion surrounding the current crisis. Taught by our Dean of Students, Benji Hain.

Releasing the Hostages: Moral and Halachic Dilemmas

Join us to examine the current hostage situation and the dilemmas surrounding this crisis. Taught by Aubrey Isaac.

Why Israel is Not an Apartheid State

Discuss what exactly constitutes Apartheid, and how to fight against the false assertion that Israel is operating as an Apartheid state. Taught by David Solomon.

Lights and Legends - Perspectives on the Origins of Chanukah

After the horrific events of October 7th, we know it is our responsibility to do everything possible to add more light to the world. Learn about the origins of Chanukah as we prepare for this holiday of lights. Taught by Jon Duker.

The Truth About Decolonization

It has never been more important to fight against disinformation with the facts. Learn about the truth behind the decolonization narrative that surrounds Israel. Taught by Danny Stein.

Israel and the United States

Join us as we delve deeper into the relationship between Israel and the United States, discussing the history between our two countries and how we can influence that legacy to positively impact Israel’s future. Taught by Michael Glassman.

Science and Mysticism – Reading Reality

Explore 2 distinct views of the world through the eyes of science and mysticism, where the physical world and the spiritual world meet. Learn some of the basic principles of the spiritual traditions of Judaism, their historical context, and how both Kabbalah and quantum physics try to address mysteries of reality. Taught by Reuven Spero.

How History Guides the IDF

Learn more about how the IDF has taken lessons from Jewish history to inform how it defends Israel, as the most moral army in the world. Taught by Doni Kandel.

Jewish Minorities in the Jewish State

Come learn about the different paths to Israel that exist and the wide array of experiences that Jewish minorities enjoy in the Jewish State today. Taught by Dean of Israel Studies, Lisa Biton.