Rafael Castro discusses good manners (adab), loyalty and honor; how and why they are central to the Arabic and Islamic traditions and cultures. Mr. Castro draws from his life experiences with anecdotal stories to contrast Jewish and Arabic approaches to solving conflicts. The Classical Forum for Contemporary Issues continues its mission of fostering open and […]
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Listen to Dr. Einat Wilf give her view on what the Israel and Hamas conflict is all about and her view on how it will end. The Classical Forum for Contemporary Issues was formed in response to the alarming suppression of open discourse on university campuses following the October 7th massacre. Our mission is to
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Listen to Rawan Osman share her experiences from living in Lebanon and the Middle East and how she changed from an antisemite to an ally through an act of kindness. Understand the anti-normalization restrictions that prevent Arabs from connecting to Israeli Jews and how education can lead the way to peace in the region. Exploring
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Ryan Bellerose is a member of the Metis nation of Alberta Canada and is an indigenous rights activist. In this talk he explains the theoretical foundation of indigenous rights and apply it to the conflict between Jews and Arabs over the land of Israel. The Classical Forum for Contemporary Issues: Addressing Jewish Identity and Indigenous
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