In response to Hamas’s attacks on civilians in Israel, the onset of war, and the rising death toll of Palestinians and Israelis, the Jewish Studies Program has offered several opportunities for students to meet with professors, share their responses in a supportive environment, and learn about the history and context of what is happening. The Learning Together Lunch Hour Series invites all UVA faculty and students to lunch and a short presentation by our Jewish Studies faculty, who share from their areas of expertise.
Fall 2024
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Tuesday, October 29 | 12:30-1:45 | Monroe 116
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Rachel Wahl, Education
Thursday, November 7 | 12:30-1:45 | Monroe 116
Ancient Judaism and Contemporary Ties to Israel
Elizabeth Alexander, Religious Studies
Thursday, November 19 | 12:30-1:45 | Gibson 341
On Moral Distress
Beth Epstein, Nursing
Fall 2023
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Thursday, October 19 | 12-1 | Gibson 341
A Very Brief History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Caroline Kahlenberg, History
Thursday, October 24 | 12-1 | Gibson 341
Turning to Modern Jewish Thought
Asher Biemann, Religious Studies
Thursday, November 2 | 12–1 | Gibson 341
Military v. Civilian Tactics in War
Gerard Alexander, Politics
Thursday, November 9 | 12–1 | Gibson 341
Anthropology, Popular Memory, Literature
Dan Lefkowitz, MESALC & Anthropology
Thursday, November 16 | 12–1 | Gibson 341
European Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Manuela Achilles, German & History
Thursday, November 30 | 12–1 | New Cabell 236
Prayers and Songs of Distress
Vanessa Ochs, Emeritus Religious Studies
Thursday, December 7 | 12–1 | Harrison Auditorium, Small Special Collections Library
Muslim-Jewish Relations
Jessica Andruss, Religious Studies