lectures on islam
The "Understanding Islam" lecture series
Following my experience of the October 7 events, I created the "Understanding Islam" lecture series. The series focuses on presenting the perspectives of Islamist movements on fundamental questions that shape the reality of our lives today, and is based on academic knowledge combined with personal and deep professional familiarity with these movements.
an hour to an hour and a half
Adaptation to a variety of audiences
Unique personal knowledge
Also possible in zoom
PRIME LECTURE
October 7th
And the "Jewish Experience" of the Prophet Muhammad
What was the Prophet Muhammad's "Jewish experience" really like, and how has it shaped conservative Islam's attitude toward Jews over the centuries? Join us on a fascinating historical journey that will uncover the roots of the religious and political beliefs that have influenced the way Islam views Jews. We will examine the connection between ancient events and the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists on October 7, and discover how events that occurred some 1,400 years ago still shape the reality of our lives today.
From Jahiliyyah to Shia
How and why did Islam emerge?
Discover how Islam was born and how the central narrative that shaped it took shape, from the period of Jahiliyyah – ignorance – to the dramatic split of the Shia movement from the mainstream.
Join a fascinating journey following the Prophet Muhammad and his successors, who faced enormous challenges and influenced the religions, politics and cultures of the world. Understand the significance of the initial concepts they coined and how they continue to shape our lives and global reality to this day.
streams of thought
In contemporary Sunni Islam
What are the major streams in contemporary Sunni Islam? What was the revolutionary message that underpinned them? How do they shape modern Muslim society on key issues such as jihad, social integration, and the spread of religion?
We will examine in depth the relationship of the streams to the West and the State of Israel and present insights and possible solutions to the global and regional challenges they create. Join us on a fascinating journey on one of the most influential issues in the Middle East and the world!
Women in Islam
Not exactly but roughly…
Are gender relations really the main cause of Islam's weakness vis-à-vis the West, as some Muslim clerics in recent generations have claimed?
Join us on a fascinating intellectual journey in which we will examine this issue in depth, with an emphasis on Muslim society in the Galilee as a microcosm, and uncover surprising insights into one of the most complex, intriguing, and influential issues of our time!
