Term 4

Israel's "New" Neighbours

Presented by Prof Moshe Ma'oz

The Arab Spring overturned the relatively peaceful status quo between Israel and its neighbours. How much has changed in the countries surrounding Israel and is there cause for hope amidst the instability?

Week 1: How Will Israel Confront Its New Challenges?"
Week 2: Egypt – friend or enemy?
Week 3: Syria – where is it heading?
Week 4: The Palestinians and Israel – between conflict and accommodation.

Dates: Sun 6, Mon 14, Mon 21 & Mon28 November

The Long Arm of the Law: How Do Rabbis Decide?  UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS COURSE

Presented by Simon Holloway

How do rabbis decide on questions of religious law today? Can the traditional literature shed light on matters of contemporary medical and scientific interest? What divides different sectors of the Orthodox world from one another, and how do they differ from individual Progressive communities? By tracing the development of Jewish Law, this course will examine the evolution of one of the most characteristic elements of our tradition.

Week 1: The concept and origins of "Halakha" (Jewish Law)
Week 2: The Mishna and Talmud
Week 3: The mediaeval period and codification of the law
Week 4: "Orthodox" and "Progressive" Judaisms today

MORNING COURSE @ Academy BJE, 56 Roscoe St, Bondi
9.45am - 12.00pm 

The Making of the Modern Middle East: 19th Century Until Today

Presented by Prof Moshe Ma'oz

This course will explore the political and social changes in the area of the Middle East known as the Fertile Crescent, which encompasses Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and the Palestinian territories.

Week 1: The emergence of nationalist identities and movements.
Week 2: The 1948 war with Israel and attitudes towards Zionism.
Week 3: Religious and ethnic minorities – conflict and integration.
Week 4: Nationalist and Islamic parties and military regimes.

Dates: Tue 8, Tue 15, Tue 22, & Tue 29 November

Click Here for North Shore Event with Prof Moshe Ma'oz