BINA Initiative
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.
KU Hillel’s Bina Initiative: Exploring Israel
Discussion Schedule
5:30-6:45PM or 7:15-8:45 at KU Hillel
Week 1 (Feb 19) Israel and Your Jewish Identity
Week 2 (Feb 26) Israel Through Biblical and Rabbinic Text
Week 3 (Mar 4) The Zionist Narrative
Week 4 (Mar 11) Our Jewishness and the Jewishness of Israel
Week 5 (Mar 25) Renowned Israeli Producer and Director Dan Katzir presents the film "Company Jasmine"
Week 6 (Apr 2 - WEDNESDAY) The Authentic Israeli featuring special guests Hatikvah 6
Week 7 (Apr 8) Judaism in Israel: Exploring Issues of Religion and State
Week 8 (Apr 15) The Path Towards Peace? Israel's Peace Process
Week 9 (Apr 22) Political Viewpoints and Campus Activism
Week 10 (Apr 29) What Does This All Mean To You Now?
