A look at our Jewish identity as a link in the generational chain, from thousands of years ago until our times. The lecture includes an anecdotal, historical survey of Judaism’s universal values, as they are expressed through individual and national behavior. We will discuss the unique nature of  the Jewish people among the nations of the world, from the Biblical period until the founding of the State of Israel.

Main topics to be addressed in the lecture

  • Jewish culture in Eretz Yisrael in ancient times, through an archeological lense
  • Jewish influence upon the nations of the world during exile
  • From  Holocaust to Revival – The ingathering of the exiles and the establishment of the State of Israel
  • What does it mean to be a Jew?