Presented by Rabbi Zachary Goodman:

Based on material from the Shalom Hartman Institute, this 8-part series is for those wanting to learn more about the history of Israel through such pivotal events as the Balfour Declaration (1917), the UN Partition Plan (1947), and the Six-Day War (1967), while also contextualizing these milestones in the wake of October 7, 2023. Each session features a lecture and roundtable discussion, with optional background readings and primary sources for deeper exploration. No prior experience required.

Session #4 Overview:

This session explores the deeply contested territories known as the West Bank—biblically Judea and Samaria—and the ideological, religious, and political claims surrounding them. We’ll explore how these lands have become a flashpoint in both Israeli society and global discourse.