Who would have believed? The discussion on the future of Israeli education was not only impassioned, but was also delivered to a packed audience. Throughout the President’s Conference it became clear that education is widely viewed as one of the…
Month: May 2008
Jewish Education in the 21st Century – The President’s Conference
The panel on Jewish education in the 21st century was very well attended. The panel was moderated by Alan Hoffman – Director of the Education Department of the Jewish Agency. Participants in the panel included Yitzhak Devash – a business…
Tomorrow Through the Eyes of Nobel Laureates – The President’s Conference (Moderator)
It was a true pleasure and honor to moderate and host the noon plenary session at the President’s Conference titled: “Tomorrow through the Eyes of Nobel Laureates”. The following text served me in introducing the illustrious cast of speakers:The Jewish…
Israel at 60 – Not for the Faint of Heart or Lazy of mind – Aliyon Special Issue
As it nears its 60th birthday, there is no use denying; Israel is not for the fainthearted. Whether you were born and raised here, chose to make aliyah, or spent your life engaging with Israel and its people, you know…