Israel Matters presents Zionism and Israel in Historical Context
Sun. December 11 (2:30pm)

Join TBA’s Israel Matters for an important discussion regarding, “Zionism and Israel in Historical Context.” Topics will include, Israel being a 19th Century European project completed neither in the 19th century nor in Europe.Experts will address why this is the case both conceptually and historically.  

The presentation and discussion will be led by David Kanin, PhD, an expert in international studies, national security, and a former senior analyst at the US Central Intelligence Agency. Tom Schiller, an expert in criminal justice policy, intelligence analysis and counter terrorism will moderate the discussion. Both experts are active members of Temple Beth Ami.

Further analysis and discussion will include:

• How much of the flavor of Jewish nationalism that undergirded Israel’s emergence remains relevant and robust in the world as it is becoming today
• To what extent conflicts over its founding values and the shifting global environment will affect Israel’s ability to maintain the strategic diplomatic and defense advantages it has enjoyed over the past few years
• How will these conceptual issues and practical developments affect the Jewish state’s domestic challenges and its dominance over a much-beleaguered Palestinian community