GAZA GAMEPLAN: Exploring the future for Israel's southern frontline
A lively, interactive discussion program exploring life in the shadow of the missiles;
the background and context; alternative future military and defense strategies
led by Gaza border community resident, Jeremy Maissel.
Israel Seminars' program brings you the latest update straight from the Gaza border.
What is the situation in Gaza?
How should Israel react to missile attacks on Gaza border communities and cities like Beer Sheva, Ashkelon and Ashdod?
How can Israel pressurize the Hamas to prevent Kassam missile attacks?
What has changed since the "Arab spring" political upheaval in Egypt?
How will the release of Gilad Schalit affect the situation?
What did the IDF "Cast Lead" military operation achieve?
What is the long-term significance of the Goldstone Report, the Gaza flotilla investigations, and their influence on Israel's international standing and image in the media?
What are the current prospects for a lasting ceasefire and ultimately peace in the area?
Learn about the reality of life on the border, explore the dilemmas residents face.
Understand the background and context, find out what's happening now, discuss Israel's options for the future. Join the conversation.
 In the program:
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Multi-media presentations, video clips, maps, music and pictures
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Explore the moral dilemmas of everyday life in the shadow of Kassam missiles
- Discuss future defense and military strategies for Israel
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Latest update on the situation direct from the area
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Time to ask questions and express your opinions
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Participants' comments:
“Fascinating and engaging presentation. I've been attanding YAD Lunch & Learns for six years, and this was the best one yet.”
Emily Farkas, Senior Manager, Campaign, UJF Pittsburgh, PA
“Wonderful, clear and interesting presentation, beautifully spoken, knowledgeable with his subject, good choice of presenter.”
Natalie Morris, Mill Valley, CA
“Today’s Israel Seminar was insightful to me because it detailed strong points in dealing with the Gaza situation. I also found valuable the everyday dilemmas and the solutions presented”
Francesca Axe, Yardley, PA
“Thank you for coming to speak to us. This is exactly what we need…to hear about the Israeli side which we don’t hear about in the news!”
Participant, San Rafael, CA
“I thought the seminar was superb! It was well planned and designed to allow the students the knowledge to become more empathetic. I felt the kids’ pictures and 15 sec. video were very powerful for all.”
Shilly Shetel, Horsham, PA |
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Senior Educator, Jeremy Maissel, is a member of Kibbutz Alumim, a community in the western Negev, on the Gaza border. For the past eight years, Palestinian terrorists have been shooting Kassam missiles at the neighboring town Sderot and locality. After the Disengagement of Summer 2005, when Israel withdrew from the entire Gaza strip, and since Hamas came to power in summer 2007, violent escalations have turned thousands of Israeli residents into targets of sometimes daily Kassam and mortar bombardments.
Sderot and the Gaza border area regularly appear in the international headlines – this is an opportunity for you and your community or group to hear first-hand from a resident.
Gaza Gameplan is an interactive program taking a deeper look at the Gaza border region. We will examine the background and context of the current situation and explore alternative strategies for the future.
Jeremy Maissel has presented programs about the Sderot & Gaza border area in the UK and North America. This updated presentation comes from Israel straight to you, unmediated by TV channels and the international media, and includes his personal experiences and impressions living in the shadow of the missiles. You will have a chance to ask questions and express your opinions as to how Israel should act in the present situation.
Jeremy Maissel will be in the US and available to meet your community, group or committee:
The program is suitable for: Synagogue and community-wide audiences, JCC’s, JCRC’s, Israel action committees, Hillel and college student groups, 11-12th grade students at high schools or supplementary schools (religious schools etc.). Professional development sessions for lay leadership, federation staff, teachers, educators & clergy. Men's clubs, Sisterhood and Hadassah groups, golden ager groups. No prior knowledge required.
Duration: 90 minutes
Program fees: $500 for single program or $1000 per day (according to your schedule, this could be 3 or 4 engagements in one locality) plus domestic travel costs and accommodation where applicable.
The presentation is also available as part of a Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat ($1600). Contact us for itinerary suggestions.
[UK Fees: £300 for single program, £500 for a full day of activities, £800 for Scholar-in-residence Shabbat plus UK transport and accommodation where applicable.]
Email now to book: info@israelseminars.org to ensure the best date for your group. We are taking bookings on a "first come, first served" basis.
If you have any questions, contact us at: info@israelseminars.org
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"Miracle at a Local Temple..." Read reviews of Sderot Strategies in the press and on the web
"Excellent, insightful, thoughtful, engaging..." Read participants' comments
Read Jeremy Maissel's article "Under Attack"
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Educational Goals:
Gaza Gameplan's primary goal is to provide people who care about Israel with in-depth knowledge about the current situation in the Sderot / Gaza border area.
This is achieved through exploring a wide range of aspects of the present state of affairs through interactive, participatory discussions.
Participants are encouraged to relate personally to moral dilemmas facing residents of the area.
We explore the way that events are depicted in the media and how they are perceived by residents.
We discuss the responsibility for the welfare of people in the town of Sderot and the other border communities.
We consider different defense and military strategies, and the relevant factors in deciding policy.
Participants have the opportunity to ask their own questions and express their personal opinions.
The program also provides participants with suggestions for how they might help local residents and keep up-to-date with events.
Participants will leave the program with a far richer understanding of the conflict on Israel's border with Gaza, enabling them (if they so wish) to become more active on this issue.
This program takes its place in achieving Israel Seminars' principal goal of enhancing Israel engagement in world Jewish communities, as a primary, defining element of our Jewish identity.
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