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.

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Spring 2025

 

 

Thursday, March 25 | 12:30-1:30 | Gibson 341

A Conversation on the Problem of Iran

Stephen Mull, Vice Provost for Global Affairs

 

Thursday, April 10 | 12:30-1:30 | Gibson 341

Pain in Text and Color: Artistic Responses to October 7

Zvi Gilboa, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures

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Fall 2024

Tuesday, October 29 | 12:30-1:45 | Monroe 116

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Rachel Wahl, Education

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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

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Fall 2023

 

 

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