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Israel Studies Online is a cutting edge, continuing education program for English speaking audiences that presents the most accurate and balanced information about Israel taught by the top scholars in their fields.
A Sample of our Presentations:
“Judicial Reform in Israel 2023: A Guide for the Perplexed”
presented by Avi Ben-Hur
Finding it hard to understand the headlines about what is going on Israel? Concerned about the unprecedented current polarization of Israeli society? Wondering how we got here? You are not alone.
In this presentation, Avi Ben-Hur will:
- Explain what preceded this moment including what factors contributed to the current situation.
- Review the government’s proposed reforms, and explore the potential political, economic, social, international and security ramifications of passing them.
- Illuminate the key arguments for and against the reforms.
The presentation is unbiased, to the degree that such a thing is possible, and we welcome your comments and questions after the presentation.
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“Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors? Everything you Need to Know about Israel’s Security Barrier ”
presented by Avi Ben-Hur
Good fences make good neighbors, as we read in Robert Frost’s famous poem. Starting in 2002, Israel began the construction of a barrier to create a separation from its Palestinian neighbors; parts of it in the form of a fence and parts of it as a wall. The so-called Separation Fence is highly controversial. Is it effective? Is it legal? What do Israelis and Palestinians think about it? In light of the recent escalation, join me as we grapple with these and other questions about Israel’s security barrier.
View 1 minute of our last presentation about the Security Barrier …
What facets of Israel does ISO explore?
• Archaeology of the Land of Israel
• Geopolitics of Israel: Domestic and International
• Jerusalem Studies: history, archaeology, faith, politics and more
• Israeli Society: Jews, Christians, Muslims, Druze, Bedouin and more
• The Monotheistic Faiths in Israel: Judaism, Christianity and Islam and their interaction in the Holy Land
• Israeli Jewish culture, history, and civilization
• Jewish Heritage in Israel and the Diaspora and more
Israel Studies Online is the game changer that gives you the key to this amazing treasure trove of knowledge, in your native language.
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Reviews of
“Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors? Everything you Need to Know about Israel’s Security Barrier from 2002 to March 2023”
That was an excellent talk! If you can maintain that kind of quality and delivery, it will be a very successful and useful endeavor. What stood out to me was the lecturer who clearly was very well prepared, presented real data, excellent graphics and pictures, and delivered it all in a professional non prejudicial apolitical manner. I felt like I was in a university class with a knowledgeable professor. I certainly would pay to view presentations like that.
Arthur Marc
“Incredible graphics and pictures.. like 60 Minutes on steroids.. The overall quality of the presentation was excellent, informative, interesting, and clear.”
Elliot L.
I think you did a good job in the presentation. Good overview, lots of good information. I found myself marking down points that I thought you missed, and almost immediately you covered them.
David Kreizelman