Mount Scopus Kadimah Conference 2021: Full Schedule

Welcome to Kadimah!

This conference is about taking your Jewish education to the next level.

We’re moving forward, looking to the future, advancing our learning and pushing forward the conversation about what it means to live a meaningful Jewish life.

10:00am AEST

How to understand the collapse of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process - CANCELLED

In the early 1990s, Israelis and Palestinians began a series of peace negotiations. What led to their failure, and what lessons can we learn from these negotiations? This session explores these questions, and many more.

Speakers

Dan Heller

Dan Kupfert Heller is an award-winning teacher and historian specialising in the Arab-Israeli conflict. He teaches units on modern Israel at the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation in Monash University.

Thursday July 15, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am AEST

Israel

Session Style Lecture

11:15am AEST

How to understand Israel's history in one hour

What are the most important and significant historical events in the life of the state of Israel? Let’s use 50 minutes to do a crash course in Israel’s history.

Speakers

Matti Borowski

Matti has been a passionate Jewish educator for close to two decades. He completed his Law, Arts and Education degrees at Monash University and his Masters in Jewish Education from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has spent many years living and learning in Israel and served... Read More →

Thursday July 15, 2021 11:15am - 12:15pm AEST
HB36

Israel

Session Style Lecture

12:15pm AEST

How to find hope - the case for grassroots democracy and peace in Israel

Despite the social and political disarray that has corroded the fabric of Israeli society over the past decades, there are a growing number of communities quietly working to restore Israel to the path of peace and justice. In this session Gabe will draw on his personal experiences in the thick of things and share stories about people he has met along the way who are building a better tomorrow.

Speakers

Gabe Freund

Gabe grew up in Perth where he became a Zionist activist including through his work as a madrich in Habonim Dror. Since making aliyah in 2010, Gabe has worked on a number of social and educational initiatives that seek to breathe new life into the modern Zionist enterprise. Gabe is... Read More →

Thursday July 15, 2021 12:15pm - 1:15pm AEST
H237

Israel

Session Style Storytelling

12:15pm AEST

How to understand the history of the Arab/Israeli conflict

Go on an intense journey through ancient and contemporary history to understand the current situation in Israel. We will also look forward to what is needed to ensure Israel's future remains bright, secure and successful.

Speakers

Joel Burnie

Joel is the Associate Director of Public Affairs and Operations for the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. Joel has been involved in the Australian Jewish Community for many years with roles including the President of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students and an office... Read More →

Thursday July 15, 2021 12:15pm - 1:15pm AEST
HB36

Israel

Session Style Workshop

2:00pm AEST

How to navigate Zionist activism in the age of social media

Social media has transformed how we communicate with each other and access information. Communication is instant, and information is unregulated. This session will explore how we can develop our Zionist identity and navigate our advocacy within such a chaotic environment.

Speakers

Joey Wilkinson

Josef Wilkinson is 24 years old, studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science and Holocaust Education at Deakin University. Josef has worked as a crew member and board observer at the Reach Foundation. Josef joined the Australasian Union... Read More →

Thursday July 15, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEST
HB36

Israel

Session Style Lecture

2:00pm AEST

How to rethink everything you’ve learned about Israel

Israel is different to different people, for some it is the occupier and for others it is the centre of the Jewish world. What type of Israel education have we had? How can Israel education shape the Israel we love or hate?

Speakers

Itzik Sztokman

Itzik Sztokman is the Executive Principal of UJEB. He is a passionate educator and has worked in Jewish Education for more than 20 years. Itzik started out as a youth worker before being drawn into teaching. He has held various positions at Mt. Scopus College as an informal educator... Read More →

Thursday July 15, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEST
H238

Israel

Session Style Workshop