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Through documentary videos and discussion, this course will delve into the history of the creation of the new State of Israel from the first Zionist Congress in Basel in 1897 to the Israel declaration of independence in 1948. The study is intended to promote greater understanding of the history of the State of Israel and the Jewish people’s relation to it.

Alternate Wednesdays, March 3, 2021 — September 1, 2021 (14 sessions) 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom. Note: Participants will be asked to view a one hour documentary before each class. Videos will be available online and can be watched at the viewer’s convenience.

Led by Israel Littman.

3/3/21 The War of Independence - The First Israeli Pilots

3/17/21 The Integration

3/31/21 The Conflict

4/14/21 The People’s Army & Unauthorized Arms from US to Israel

4/28/21 Eichmann

5/12/21 Eli Cohen & The Lavon Affair

5/26/21 The 6 Day War

6/9/21 Entebbe & 1970 Airplane Rescue

6/23/21 The Angel - Ashraf Marwan - 60 minutes

7/7/21 The Yom Kippur War

7/21/21 Israel - Egypt Peace Negotiations

8/4/21 Lebanon War

8/18/21 The Red Sea Diving Resort

9/1/21 The Religion

10/6/21 Economic Revolution

10/20/21 Future Peace Next War

11/3/21 Israeli- Palestinian Problems