The JCC Tapestry brings together educators from across the nation to offer a diverse range of hands-on learning, thought-provoking sessions, and engaging experiences. This year, the event focuses on the vibrant intersection of community, education, and Jewish culture. Featured among the speakers are two MGSDII Visiting Professors:

Higher Education Under Fire: Perspectives from Israel, Europe and the U.S. Post 10/7
Join Dr. Nehama Lewis to hear from an Israeli Professor about the unique challenges facing researchers and educators in Israel since 10/7. Nehama’s talk will offer a personal account of her life in Israel during the war, and the ways in which Israeli researchers have persevered in the face of internal and external conflict. She will describe the growing global threat antisemitism in academia, and how this has affected scholarly organizations in Europe and the U.S. Nehama will also share her experiences teaching at SDSU, where she is an MGSDII Visiting Professor.

Disillusionment: Israel at a Crossroads
Join Dr. Asa Maron in this engaging talk about Israel’s future. October 7th is a tectonic event, carrying a potential for far-reaching consequences for the Israeli society. Witnessing the Hamas atrocities, many Israelis share how recent events change their worldview and opinion about the Palestinians, the conflict, and the prospects of peace. At the same time, others use this moment to mobilize support for further military force and relocation as the only way to end the conflict. Putting recent events into historical perspective, we will discuss the social groups and political actors who participate in determining Israel’s future. Together, we may contemplate how can one contribute to a brighter future. Dr. Maron is an MGSDII Visiting Professor at UCSD.

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