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Israeli Food: From Esau's Lentil Soup to Shakshouka
With all the cultures cooking in Israel, what is Israeli cuisine? Gil Hovav, bestselling author and Israel’s leading culinary journalist, guides us through Israel’s gastronomic history from land of simple dishes to current gourmet hotspot.
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Understanding the Abraham Accords
Karin Lagziel and guest speaker Dr. Keren Fraiman break down the implications of The Abraham Accord, a historical peace agreement, on the Middle East. Keren E. Fraiman is Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the Spertus Institute. Her current research focuses on Israel and conflict education within...
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The Ethiopian Jewish Experience
For 2,500 years, Ethiopian Jews were cut off from the rest of the Jewish people. When they were finally able to reach Israel, a host of complex dilemmas emerged. Dr. Rabbi Sharon Shalom is an Ethiopian-Israeli rabbi and author. He will discuss the origins of Jewish Ethiopian halakhah (Jewish law)...