Israel in the Psyche of American Jewry
Winter 2009 Series
Presenter Sylvia Frankel led five engaging discussions on Israel in the Psyche of American Jewry. Ms. Frankel served as director of the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center for 12 years and has taught in the Melton program since the fall of 2000. Sylvia Frankel is also an adjunct professor in the Religious Studies Department of Lewis and Clark College.
American Jews and the Early Zionist Movement
Tuesday, January 5m 2009
In 1898, the Union of American Hebrew Congregations stated their opposition to political Zionism. Yet, just one year prior, the Federation of American Zionists was formed. Join us for an intriguing exploration of varied American Jewish responses to the early political Zionist movement in Eastern Europe.
American Jews’ Stand on Zionism and Israel after the Holocaust
Tuesday, January 12, 2009
The loss of so many lives during the Shoah/Holocaust caused several organizations, such as the American Jewish Committee, to change their positions and become pro-active in helping in the establishment of the State of Israel. Participate in an examination of American Jews’ stand on Zionism and Israel after the Shoah/Holocaust and following Israel’s declaration of independence in 1948.
American Jewry’s Response to the Six-Day War of 1967
Tuesday, January 19, 2009
Until 1967, the American Jewish community was not particularly supportive of Israel. Yet, the days of anxiety preceding the War and the subsequent swift victory propelled Israel to center stage, and American Jews embraced her.
Changes in American Jewry’s Relationship to Israel following the 1982 Galilee Campaign
Tuesday, January 26, 2009
The 1982 Galilee Campaign was the first war initiated by Israel. Israel was no longer perceived as the underdog, and American Jews became uncomfortable with the images from the Middle East projected through their television screens.
Where do American Jews Stand Today vis a vis Israel?
Tuesday, February 2, 2009
At some level it appears that Israel and American Jewry are becoming distant cousins. What role, if any, does Israel play today in American Jewry’s lives and identity?
