Inside Israel:
Society Beyond the Headlines
Summer 2026

Program: Hebrew College Tamid
Instructor: Joel Chasnoff
Dates: 6 Tuesdays: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 & 7/21
Time: 12-1:00 p.m. ET
Course fee: $180, financial aid is available
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: Hebrew College
Registration:  Click here

If all you saw of Israel was what’s in the news, you’d think the entire country was nothing but war and conflict. But behind the headlines, 10 million Israelis are living full, complex, and vibrant lives—shaped by cultural forces that rarely make the evening news. We’ll look behind the curtain exploring six defining “forces” that shape the Israeli psyche and daily reality. Through storytelling, cultural insights, and candid conversation, you’ll gain a nuanced understanding of the country. Rather than telling you what to think, Joel will present multiple perspectives on these complex issues, giving you the context to see the same reality through different eyes—and the space to draw your own conclusions.

The Israeli Personality
The Yamim: Remembrance and Celebration
Holidays in Israel
How Israeli Politics Work
Jewish State or State for Jews?
Election 2026

For additional information or questions, contact the Hebrew College Tamid Team

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