Complexity Welcome
Complexity Welcome
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Lectures and conversations from the Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies at UC Berkeley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Engages in discussions on pressing Israeli and Jewish issues, with themes ranging from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and sexual violence in wartime to the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on Arab-Palestinian communities. Episodes include in-depth conversations with experts, such as Yossi Klein Halevi on pathways to peace and Ruth Halperin-Kaddari on campaigning for safety against sexual violence.
Lectures and conversations from the Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies at UC Berkeley.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Ilan Troen, historian and founding scholar of the field of Israel studies, speaks about his new book, Israel/Palestine in World Religions: Whose Promised Land? He examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of religion and argues that religious perspectives should be considered alongside studies of nationalism and geopolitics as essential components of the conflict. Ethan Katz moderates the conversation. This episode was recorded in late November 2024.
Featuring:
Ilan Troen, Professor Emeritus and Founding Director, Schusterman Center, Brandeis University; Professor Emeritus, Ben Gurion University
Ethan Katz (Moderator), Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies; Faculty Director, Center for Jewish Studies, UC Berkeley
About the Helen Diller Institute:
The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies provides a rich academic forum for our nation’s future leaders to explore the breadth and complexity of Israel and contemporary Jewish issues. At a time when polarization is more severe than ever, we bring integrity, excellence, and grit to fostering dynamic spaces where students and the wider community can thoughtfully exchange ideas. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit hdi.berkeley.edu.
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