BINA
The Bina Initiative: Exploring Israel is an opportunity available to Jewish students and faculty/staff from the University of Kansas. Participants will be immersed in an intensive 10-session education and discussion forum about the many facets of Israel. We will be discussing politics, culture, history, current events, and religion through guest speakers, articles, short stories, music, poetry, and self-reflection.
The goal of this breakthrough program is to create a close-knit group of students and faculty with a sophisticated understanding of how they feel about Israel and how Israel factors into their Jewish identity. This is an opportunity to challenge your assumptions and define and refine your relationship with Israel. It is intended to foster an ongoing, open dialogue in a safe and pluralistic environment.
Participants will be expected to attend and prepare for all sessions. Two sessions will be available on Tuesdays, one from 5:30-6:45 pm and one from 7:15-8:30pm. The seminar begins February 19 and continues through April 29.
Participants will be selected by a committee of KU Hillel and Hillel International representatives and will be notified of their selection by Friday February 15.
Download the application here.
Click here to see the BINA schedule.
