Jerusalem TalksND Episode 3: Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg
In episode three, Avrum Burg and Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg reflect on the evolution of Judaism within their family over the last few generations, and where in a contested city one can find points of dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.
Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg is the Associate Director at NIF (New Israel Fund) Israel and Director of the Development and International Relations Department. She previously served as the director of the Jewish Pluralism Watch, iRep- Israel Religious Expression Platform at the Jewish Federations of North America, and worked at the Knesset’s Research and Information Center.
Please note this episode was released by Notre Dame Jerusalem on prior to the events in the region that took place on October 7, 2023.
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