JEWISH
One fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East.
Half a century later, Israel continues to face the challenges to its survival as the days sorrounding those fateful events.
Drawing on the teachings of Judaism and great Jewish minds from throughout the ages, Survival of a Nation confronts the impossible yet important questions our nation faces today from a unique Jewish perspective.
JEWISH
HOMELAND
If Judaism is a religion of ideas, why do Jews care so much about land?
ANTI-ISRAEL
SENTIMENT
Why does Israel perpetually raise the ire of the entire world?
PREEMPTIVE
STRIKES
What are the ethics of preemptive strikes and collateral damage?
CIVILIAN
CASUALTIES
How should Israel protect itself when an enemy hides behind human shields?
CAPTURED
TERRITORIES
What should Israel do with territories captured during the Six-Day War?
LAND
FOR PEACE
- What lies at the heart of the land-for-peace debate?
- Explore the story of the Six-Day War and Israel today with affectionate and fervent patriotism, while remaining realistic, and morally anchored.
- This course is generously sponsored by Nancy Triest, Beth and Eli Maroko, and Tobi and Larry Fox.