ISRAEL AT 75 / READING JEWISH LIVES WITH PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE
As we prepare to celebrate Israel's 75th anniversary of statehood, join us on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 pm online or in person (87th street, NYC) as we explore the life and legacy of David Ben-Gurion.
Casting a great shadow during his lifetime, David Ben-Gurion's legacy continues as one of the most important Zionist icons and the founder of modern Israel. Discover the story of Ben-Gurion's life anew with master historian Anita Shapira and gain new insights into his experience leading the new state of Israel through its early years, focusing on the personal qualities that defined his political leadership.
Anita Shapira is professor emerita at Tel Aviv University, where she previously served as dean of the Faculty of Humanities and held the Ruben Merenfeld Chair for the Study of Zionism. Her previous books include Israel: A History, winner of the National Jewish Book Award. She lives in Tel Aviv.
This program is free and open to the public. It is presented in partnership with Park Avenue Synagogue and the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning.
To purchase Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel, use code BENGURION for 30% off at checkout.
