In partnership with the Herzliya Cultural Group, we are pleased to present their Summer Lecture Series 2025 at a special discounted price to ESRA members.
May 8 – Michal Cotler-Wunsh
Politician and diplomat, former MK, and current Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism.
Topic: Combating Antisemitism Worldwide
May 15 – Danny Ayalon
Diplomat, columnist, and politician. Former Israeli Ambassador to the USA and Deputy Foreign Minister.
Topic: The Day After
May 22 – Yoram Porath
Director, press photographer, and journalist.
Topic: The Secrets of Longevity on the Greek Island of Ikaria
May 29 – Harry Freedman
Author of popular works on Jewish culture and history.
Topic: The History of the Venice Ghetto
June 5 – Jonathan Rynhold
Professor at Bar-Ilan University, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Head of the Department of Political Studies.
Topic: Trump's First Six Months
June 12 – Aliza Lavie
Author and social entrepreneur, former MK, and senior lecturer at Bar-Ilan University.
Topic: Repairing a Broken World
June 19 – Jonathan Spyer
Political commentator.
Topic: Navigating Our Northern Borders
June 26 – Richard Rinberg
Author, researcher, former businessman, and current guide at Yad Vashem.
Topic: The Bezalel School of Art (1906–1929) – Creating Jewish Art and Culture in the Yishuv
July 3 – Yaakov Lappin
Military and strategic affairs analyst and correspondent.
Topic: Middle East Strategic Update
July 10 – Paul Liptz
Historian.
Topic: The Jews of Budapest
July 17 – Amotz Asa-El
Fellow of the Hartman Institute.
Topic: The Last Jewish Frontier
July 24 – Dina Sender
Researcher, author, and teacher.
Topic: Bridging Languages: My Journey from Charedi to Secular Life
July 31 – Asher Susser
Professor Emeritus of Middle East History, Tel Aviv University.
Topic: Israel’s Borders: From the Bible to Balfour and Beyond
War briefings will continue on Sundays at 17:00 until further notice.
