Antisemitism and the Hamas-Israel War (4 videos)
In multiple worldwide realms, the magnitude of hate for Israel and Jews soared after October 7, 2023.
Brief videos — some animated, some compilations, some excerpts from longer webinars or presentations — enabling quick understanding of various topics related to modern Israel.
Intro to Zionism Today, Gil Troy (9:57)
Professor Gil Troy, a CIE board member, lays out the continuing importance of Zionism to the Jewish people in a 10-minute video recorded Jan. 10, 2023, to help CIE mark the 75th birthday of the State of Israel.
‘You Are Alone’: Israel’s Princes and Princesses of the Jewish People (6:50)
How do Israeli leaders balance the demands of serving their state and protecting the Jewish People worldwide?
Quick Tips for Remote Learning (6:12)
How has the shift to distance learning affected Jewish learning environments, and what are some best practices to make the most of education from afar? A head of school, a synagogue rabbi, a JCC and Jewish Federation chief, and an expert on remote learning offer answers and insights during the 19th CIE/ISMI Enrichment Workshop on Modern Israel.
Free Speech, Jew-Hatred and Israel: A Panel Discussion (7:24)
Speaking June 20, 2020, at CIE’s annual educator workshop, experts report from the front lines of rising anti-Semitism on hate crimes, hate speech, anti-Israel activism and social media.
Israel On Board: Zionist Congress Election (3:29)
This whiteboard video explains the history of the World Zionist Congress, its impact and function, how it is selected, and which groups are running as part of the 2020 Congress election.
Israel On Board: Declaration of Independence (4:48)
Israel’s Declaration of Independence which was issued by David Ben-Gurion in Tel-Aviv on May 14, 1948 was drafted by a small committee. This video highlights the similarities and differences between the Israeli and American declarations of independence and outlines the Israeli Declaration’s contents including the state’s intentions towards its citizens, the historical connection of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel, and the right of the Jewish people to determination.
Israel’s Democratic Roots and Constitutional Principles (4:46)
Professor Doron Shultziner explains the origins of Israel’s democratic norms and how the country has used Basic Laws to uphold the rule of law in the absence of a formal constitution.
Brief Discussion of Zionism (4:08)
Scholars Asher Susser, Yitzhak Reiter, Yaron Ayalon and Rachel Fish discuss Zionism’s emergence, evolution, and its impact on Jewish and Israeli identity.
