Old-New Land: Key Events Shaping Zionism with Rabbi Dan Judson, PhD (partnership with Hebrew College)

Tuition: $180 with scholarships available. To inquire about scholarships, please email adultlearning@hebrewcollege.edu 

Date & Time: 5 Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. CT 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8

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Location: Zoom (link will be sent upon registration)

This five-session course offers a historical deep dive into the evolution of Zionism and the foundational events of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We will examine the 19th-century intellectual shifts, colonial legacies, and competing national aspirations that form the background for the seemingly intractable conflict today. Eschewing a simplistic, black-and-white version of history, this course will emphasize nuance and an appreciation for the historical complexities of the conflict. The course will be rooted in Jewish history while sensitive to Palestinian narratives and the moral challenges of today.

Rather than formal lectures, we will look at poetry, speeches, newspaper accounts and essays to illuminate the historical story. Each session will focus on a particular era as we move from the late 19th century through the 1967 war.

*Class offered through Hebrew College, co-sponsored in Minnesota through Shir Tikvah, Mount Zion, and Beth Jacob Congregation.