There is a growing consensus that successful and holistic Israel education demands a sophisticated and multi-dimensional engagement with critical questions within Israel, and in particular, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This feels especially pressing in a post-Oct. 7 world. Despite this critical need, many educators continue to express reticence about conflict education.
This episode features Spertus Institute Vice President & Chief Academic Officer Dr. Keren Fraiman, explores why educators are hesitant to engage in conflict education, highlights the greatest sources of challenge, and focuses on a typology of barriers to entry.
Listen below.