The course syllabi were all used in college level courses and are appropriate for advanced teen and adult education enrichment. Content and objectives of each course are reflected in the short introductory paragraph. Often the reading,…
Unfold six Arab states’ embrace of Israel since 1973 out of national interests and U.S. mediation, sidelining the Palestinian movement, and explore Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack and its implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Israeli diplomacy.
Delve into the roots of Jewish peoplehood and the pivotal moments in Jewish history that led to the rebirth of Israel in 1948. Explore how precarious Diaspora life and outbursts of violent antisemitism catalyzed Jewish self-determination. Examine how Jewish leaders employed compromise, perseverance and adaptation in interactions with the Ottomans, British, and Arabs to overcome challenges, and so much more.
On January 1, 2022, I completed 43 years of teaching at Emory University. It was a great run and great fun. Along the way, I accumulated more pieces of paper than was necessary, among them…
Historical Context Explore the historical context through the events and the documents leading up to the 1991 Madrid Middle East Peace Conference: 1949: Israel ends the War of Independence without secure borders or Arab acceptance….
View and listen to the Israeli song performed in the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest, “Kan.” The song placed third and became one of Israel’s popular “Shirei Eretz Yisrael” (songs of the Land of Israel). The Datz Duo wore…
History of the Jewish People What drives Israeli Diplomacy? Integration of Bible and Israel God promised the Land of Israel to the Jewish people.
“The Making of the U.S.-Israeli Relationship” HIST 385 – introductory – all levels Fall 2008 Semester – David Tal View Syllabus The course will deal with the buildup and development of the Israeli-American relationship from…
“History of Israeli Foreign Policy” HIST 489 – junior/senior seminar Spring 2009 Semester –David Tal View SyllabusThe seminar will deal with various issues pertaining to Israel’s foreign policy. Every meeting we will discuss articles and…
Balfour Declaration, 1917 The contents of the 1917 Balfour Declaration became central to the international recognition of the right of Jews to establish a national home/state. Israel’s Security Secure borders in the land of Israel…
Balfour Declaration, 1917 The contents of the 1917 Balfour Declaration became central to the international recognition of the right of Jews to establish a national home/state. Netanyahu’s Speech at Bar-Ilan University, 2009 The two-state solution…
“Issues in Israeli National Security” HIST 489SWR/ HIST 585 – graduate students Fall 2008 Semester – David Tal View Syllabus The course will deal with various issues relating to Israel’s national security. It will touch…
Confirmation Class Living in a land surrounded by enemies Israel’s Security Secure borders in the land of Israel are essential to its existence Jewish History A basic chronology of Israeli-Arab conflict between 1917 and 1967
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