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David Dabscheck
The David Project
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David is an Educator for the David Project Center for Jewish Leadership in New York. David has lectured widely on contemporary Israeli society and politics to audiences in both the United States and Israel. He holds an MA in Israeli Society and Politics from The Hebrew University and undergraduate degrees from the University of Queensland, Australia.
Ossim - "We do"
How To Mobilize Activism On Campus
Israel
- Sunday 1:00PM–2:15PM Laguna Beach 1
Ossim, which literally translates in Hebrew as “we do,” is a program that teaches high school and college students how to organize and execute pro-Israel activism on campus. This presentation describes current events happening on Americans campuses and emphasizes the importance of practical skills, strategic thinking, and understanding the political and social environment of the university.
Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict:
A Framework For Analysis
Israel
- Sunday 7:00PM–8:15PM Emerald Bay 1
This session will provide you with a strong analytical framework for understanding key issues related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Will discuss why the perception of Israel is often distorted, and discuss ways to help you engage in more constructive conversations about Israel and the region.
FILM: The Forgotten Refugees
Arts & Performance, Global History and Culture
- Monday 11:30AM–12:45PM Presidential Suite 2
This groundbreaking documentary explores the mass exodus of Jews from Arab countries during the second half of the 20th century. This film weaves personal stories with dramatic archival footage, historic images of exodus and settlement, and analysis by contemporary scholars to tell the story of these Jewish communities, some of which had existed for over 3000 years. (49 minutes)
