Nationalism, Tradition, and Jewish Revival
Children from a kibbutz riding a donkey cart at the "Bikurim" ceremony during the holiday of Succot (1960).
Photo used with the permission of the State of Israel Government Press Office.
in Israeli SocietyMonday, October 8, 2007
Speaker: Meir Buzaglo,
Schusterman Visiting Professor in Israel Studies, Bildner Center Location: Scholarly Communication Center, Alexander Library Time: 7:00 pm Parking available in the library deck.
This talk examines the range of spiritual and ideological leanings of Jews in Israel. The discussion of various problems and challenges that Israeli society faces will lead to the exploration of the concept of Jewish peoplehood and of the role that Jewish traditions and values can play in resolving some of these issues. Please RSVP by October 1. |