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 Teaching Israel: Challenges and Opportunities: July 9 at HUC-JIR/Jerusalem HUC-JIR Alumni and Friends are cordially invited to "Teaching Israel: Challenges and Opportunities" on Shabbat afternoon, July 9 at 4:30 pm, for an afternoon of learning, discussion, and community. "Here and There" with Dr. Steven M. Cohen, Research Professor of Jewish Social Policy, and Dr. Dave Mendelsson, Head of Israel Studies; moderated by Rabbi Josh Zweiback, Director, Year-in-Israel Program Small group discussions and learning to follow with Rabbi Dr. Marc Rosenstein, Director, Israel Rabbinical Program; Rabbi Dr. Dalia Marx, Assistant Professor of Liturgy and Midrash; Rabbi Dr. Michael Marmur, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor of Jewish Theology; and Rabbi Naamah Kelman, Dean, HUC-JIR/Jerusalem
Seudah shlishit followed by Havdallah led by Rabbis Ken Chasen and Josh Zweiback
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