Avi Ben-Hur, a visiting scholar from Israel, will discuss “Where We Stand in the Arab-Israeli Conflict, and the Challenges Facing Israel in the Next 5 – 10 years” at the Peters Township Public Library on Monday, March 15 from 7:30-8:45 p.m. This free program is being offered by the Peters Township Public Library in collaboration with the Agency for Jewish Learning. Register online, at the library circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430.
A Brooklyn native, Avi Ben-Hur specializes in Land of Israel studies, the history of Jerusalem, Arab-Israeli conflict and Holocaust studies. Avi's expertise is in integrating ideas and knowledge from various disciplines into a comprehensive and coherent narrative. At present, Avi lectures abroad as a "Scholar in Residence", is on the faculty of the University of Haifa Tourism school, is an examiner for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and guides in Israel and Poland.
The Agency for Jewish Learning (AJL) is a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Federation. It is committed to enhancing the quality of Jewish learning across the Pittsburgh community. AJL provides training, consultation, resources and networking for educators, and offers a menu of classes for adults, teens, and families.
For additional information, please email Pier Lee, Director, Peters Township Public Library or email Dr. Zipora Gur, AJL Director of Advanced Education or call 412-521-1101 Ext. 3104.
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