Jerusalem Conference on the Longing for Zion
An important academic conference, hosted by Herzog College and Ariel University in Jerusalem last week, explored both historic and contemporary attitudes to Israel in philosophy and literature. The conference took place at the iconic and recently refurbished Hechal Shlomo building in Jerusalem. Its title – “Ayin L’Tzion Tzofia – Looking Toward Zion: The Longing for […]
Strengthening Connections at Meitarim Shabbaton
Herzog College’s Meitarim Judaic Studies Teacher Training Program organized a Shabbaton for their students and staff and their families in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem. After two years of planning, and with some trepidation in the current highly-charged political climate, the religious and secular participants enjoyed open and meaningful conversations in a convivial Shabbat atmosphere. […]
Presidents of Teaching Colleges meet the President
Herzog College President Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Brandes was one of the 13 presidents of Israel’s leading teacher training colleges who met with President Isaac Herzog in May 2023 to discuss how to raise the status of teachers. The Teaching Colleges Forum urged the President to help recruit more young people to enter the teaching profession. […]