Take a deep dive into the most pressing issues in Israel. Featuring a new current-events topic each week, each class will provide a rich cultural and historical perspective with a focus on the historical background of the issue, the cultural translation of Israeli perspectives around it, and discussion of possible outcomes and ramifications.
Registration coming soon.
The class dates for 2025 are :
October 22
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
December 3
December 10
December 17
Michal Abramoff born in NYC, she made Alyah to Israel with her family at a young age. After completing her BA in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology from TA University, she spent two years as a Shlicha to the Jewish community of greater Hartford, CT. Upon returning from Shlichut, Michal moved to Jerusalem and received a Master's degree in Jewish education through the advanced program in pluralistic Jewish education at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR)/Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Melton Center for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University. Michal was also the UES Shlicha from 2022-2025. She is currently working on her PHD at JTS in Jewish Education.