Crucial Moments in Israeli History Through the Lens of Short Stories

October 19, 2017 Lexington $350.00
(Photo: The Palmach Archive)
(Photo: The Palmach Archive)

This course aims to introduce students to certain critical moments in the history of the modern state of Israel through short stories. The stories we will read together range from the earliest days of the pioneers to the twenty-first century. Written by men and women, Ashkenazim and Sefardim/Mizrachim, Jews and Arabs, secularists and traditionalists, these stories open up for us uniquely visceral and imaginative windows on many of the compelling events that have shaped the history of Israel.

Although our focus each week will be on the stories, excerpts from various academic and secondary sources will also be supplied, in order to provide historical background for the setting of each story. Depending on logistical considerations we may also screen one or two Israeli films, which tie in to some of the stories.

The idea for this course arose from the instructor’s observation that busy adult students often find well-written short stories more useful in crystallizing the central conflicts, prevailing dynamics, and crucial issues in Israeli history than academic writings.

Class begins on October 19, 2017 and meets Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for 10 sessions through January 11, 2018.

For more information and to register, click “Go” or contact Sara Riedner Brown, Associate Director, Me’ah at 617-559-8708 or meah@hebrewcollege.edu.

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When
Thursday, October 19, 2017, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where
Temple Emunah
9 Piper Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
Price
$350.00 per person

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