Term 2

EVENING COURSES / Eric Caspary Learning Centre, Shalom College
7.45pm - 10.00pm

Israeli Identity Through Literature
Presented by Dr Tamara Levine

The development of Israeli literature reflects in many ways the history of the State of Israel. This course will explore short stories by great authors like Amos Oz, AB Yehoshua and Yehuda Amichai, consider the contributions of women writers, and examine powerful themes which appear across Israeli literature.

Dates: Mon 3rd, Mon 10th, Mon 17th, Mon 24th May


Iran: Opportunities & Threats
Moderated by Peter Wertheim

Perhaps the greatest threat to world peace, and certainly to Israel’s physical security, Iran is a paradox. An ancient and noble civilization which once was home to a thriving Jewish community, today Iran is governed by extremists. This course will seek to unravel and deepen our understanding of some of the complexities of this volatile and powerful country.

Week 1	Iran & the Region	Dr Rodger Shanahan
Week 2	Iran & the West	Dr Rodger Shanahan
Week 3	Iranian History & Politics	Ali Alizadeh
Week 4	The Jewish Community in Iran	Michelle Stein-Evers
	Iran, Holocaust Denial & Global Anti-Semitism	Jeremy Jones AM

Dates: Mon 3rd, Mon 10th, Mon 17th, Mon 24th May

MORNING COURSE / Academy BJE, Bondi (56 Roscoe Street Bondi)
9.45am - 12.00pm

Israeli Identity Through Literature
Presented by Dr Tamara Levine

The development of Israeli literature reflects in many ways the history of the State of Israel. This course will explore short stories by great authors like Amos Oz, AB Yehoshua and Yehuda Amichai, consider the contributions of women writers, and examine powerful themes which appear across Israeli literature.

Dates: Tues 4th, Tues 11th, Tues 18th, Tues 25th May