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. JTS 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, JTS, 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, JTS
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, JTS
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, JTS
December 9
Communicating Across Divides
With Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block / Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts, JTS
December 16
Hanukkah, Jewish Power, and the Future of Israel Education
With Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus, Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS
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.
