Explore and connect with Israel and Israelis for virtual learning experiences. More coming soon—if your need is more immediate or if you know of an experience of interest to the IsraelEd community, please contact us.
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> Thought Partnership (Consultations)
Thursday, January 21 | 5:00pm CT
The Hebrew language was practically dead for 2000 years. It was revived almost single-handedly by one man: Eliezer Ben Yehuda, one of the founding fathers of Zionism. Join Guy Sharett (host of the Streetwise Hebrew podcast) as he explores the unprecedented story of this lingual miracle that continues reinventing itself to this day.
Hosted by the Consulate General of Israel to New England, and co-hosted by Brandeis University's Hebrew Program, The Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, The Jewish Studies Program at Colby College, Middlebury College School of Hebrew, Hebrew College, and Northeastern University Hillel.
Monday, February 1 | 12:00pm CT
Join the World Zionist Organization for a uniquely intimate reflection of Ben-Gurion, a singular leader whose tenacious personality and unwavering love for the State of Israel captivated the world.
Monthly | All sessions 2-3pm CT
In parallel to the traditional Jewish calendar runs the ‘Israeli calendar’, a series of national, cultural and memorial days that are unique to Israel society. Exploring this calendar monthly enables us to learn and reflect about the complexities of Israeli society. Participants will gain special access to items from The National Library of Israel archive, contemporary sources and guest speakers such as NLI experts, Israeli authors and social activists.
Each session will highlight one content area and introduce a certain pedagogic tool or framework that educators can experience as learners and in turn implement in their work with their students and congregants:
By appointment
In the online live 45-minute session, your group can tour the Beit Hatfutsot Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv with a museum educator from the comfort of a smartphone or computer. Participate in a fascinating and interactive tour of Hallelujah! Assemble, Pray, Study – Synagogues Past and Present, with optional pre- and post-tour lessons.
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The Tel Aviv Review of Books and Jerusalism are excited to present a special online event featuring TARB editor Olga Kirschbaum in conversation with Man Booker Prize-winning translator Jessica Cohen. The conversation will focus on Jessica’s experiences translating a new generation of Israeli authors.
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Learn about the Ethiopian community in Israel, in a discussion with Zehava Tesfay, Director of Shlichut for UJA-Federation of New York. Hosted & Facilitated by Or Adi, World Zionist Organization Director of the Department for Diaspora Affairs.
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Israeli celebrity couple Lucy Aharish (Israel’s first Arab Muslim primetime news anchor) and Tzachi Halevy (star of the hit Netflix series Fauda) join Hillel @ Home to discuss how they have used their platforms to break barriers and promote pluralism and interdenominational openness in Israel’s public agenda.
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The iCenter co-sponsored an interactive, inspiring conversation with Natan Sharansky, past Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel, human rights activist, and author. Hear his story, presented by Unpacked Media, and learn about Soviet Jewry and Jewish unity in history.
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Israeli singer-songwriter and activist Noa streamed live with Gil Dor, Gadi Seri, and Or Lubianiker.
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