Navigating Israel’s Crisis: Wisdom from Jewish Teachings

Presented in partnership with the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, this 3-part series -- taught by leading Hartman faculty -- explores how Jewish tradition and history can help us grapple with the current moral, ethical and religious questions facing Israel and the Jewish people. 

Tuesday, November 28 – Ethics of War with Dr. Rabbi Shlomo Brody 
Delve into the ethics of war in Jewish tradition, and how contemporary theories of just war can be useful in analyzing the current fighting. 

Tuesday, December 5 – Torah for this Moment with Dr. Elana Stein Hain 
Discover our Torah of resilience, and how our vast tradition provides spiritual resources for absorbing these difficult times. 

Tuesday, December 12 – Israel Right Now with Yossi Klein Halevi 
For our final class, we will be joined by Yossi Klein Halevi from Israel. Learn about how the state and its people are reacting to the unprecedented October 7 attacks. 

The Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading center of Jewish thought and education, serving Israel and North America. In partnership with the leading rabbis and Jewish institutions across North America, the Hartman Institute seeks to strengthen Jewish peoplehood, identity, and pluralism; to enhance the Jewish and democratic character of Israel; and to ensure that Judaism is a compelling force for good in the 21st century. 

Central members, neighbors, and adult learners - please check your email for registration information.