The History of the State of Israel, Zionism through 2020: The first 72 years - How did we get here and what’s next?

Presenter: Uri Feinberg

Part 7 of 9-session Israel Series:  Virtual Tour: The Early Zionists

The Early Zionists: Who were they, what did they believe, where did they go, and what was the link that connected it all. This day will take us on a journey from the ancient port of Jaffa, to the earliest settlements of the First Aliya Moshavot and the alleyways of the first Jewish suburb. We will continue our trek north, to the Kinneret training farm and ultimately uncover the Chalutzim and Chalutzot (pioneers) of the Second Aliya on our visit to the Kinneret Cemetery. A tour such as this would not be complete without meeting a modern-day Zionist with a Second Aliya heart. 

Series Description: The State of Israel is a vibrant, pulsating, historic, energetic, challenging and challenged heart of the Jewish People. Did we mention layered, complex and beautiful? Join us for a journey through the history of the young state, from young Zionism to the British mandate, the founding of the state of Israel and where we are today. The last three sessions include virtual tours of Israel with our guide, Uri, and together we will uncover a different layer of Israeli society, history, past and present. REGISTER BELOW!

Presenter Bio: Uri Feinberg has been a Jewish Educator for 25 years. Born in the US, Uri immigrated to Israel when he was ten, grew up in Jerusalem served in the IDF and then, traveled the world. Uri has a Masters Degree in Contemporary Jewish Studies from Hebrew University, and, for many years, was a Jewish history teacher for North American teens on semester abroad study programs in Israel. Uri spent three years in the US with his wife and three daughters where he served as the Interim Director of Education of Temple Israel of Boston. A licensed tour guide since 1999, Uri has worked as a tour educator for a wide range of groups including: synagogue, Federation, URJ and CCAR leadership, interfaith and more. He has guided Jewish heritage trips throughout Europe and has lectured on Israel and Jewish identity across North America. In the current climate engulfing the world in 2020/21, Uri has re-harnessed what he does, and has taken his knowledge and his passion ‘on-line’. He continues to reach out and partner with the North American Jewish Community, continuing to teach Jewish History, and virtually guide communities around Israel through the wonder of Zoom. Uri and his family live in the city of Modiin, and are active members of their Reform congregation, YOZMA. Uri’s experience has been driven by a clear desire to share the power of the Land and State of Israel, to strengthen Jewish identity and a connection with the Jewish People. With his unique perspective, Uri recognizes that this process includes building bridges and having the ability to inspire and to be inspired. YOU ONLY HAVE TO REGISTER ONCE TO ENJOY THE ENTIRE SERIES.