Our Lectures
Lectures and workshops
Reut offers lectures, discussions, and workshops in Hebrew and English in our areas of expertise including national security, leadership, the Jewish people, and socio-economic development in Israel. We are happy to come to you or host individuals and groups in our office. See suggested lectures from our menu here.
The Relationship Between Israel and World Jewry
In this lecture we shed light on the history, current state and potential risks of Israel-World Jewry relations, and how this delicate balance affects Israel’s legitimacy and role as the nation state of the Jewish people. What needs to change? How can we re-build the relationship to meet the realities of the 21st century? Available zooms include The Phenomenon of the Israeli Diaspora, The Intersect Between National Security & World Jewry, 21st Century Zionism, Risks of the Growing Gap.
Delegitimization Challenges Facing Israel
The State of Israel’s status as a legitimate actor continues to be questioned and threatened in the international arena. This lecture provides insight into the challenge of delegitimization as key national security concern and the response strategies Reut is proposing to combat it. Available zooms include The Challenge of Delegitimization for Government Bodies and Civil Society Organizations, BDS’s Influence on Corporations and Investors, The Challenge of Anti-Semitism on the Left and Intersectionality.
A Window Into Current Middle Eastern Geo-Politics
Our introductory lecture offers a glimpse into the current state of regional affairs from the Israeli perspective and touches on geopolitical & security concerns, societal rifts & tensions and economic challenges & achievements. Available zooms include Israel's National Security, Israeli Politics, and Israel's relations with the Palestinians.
Societal Innovation In An Era of Permanent Revolution
This lecture shares Reut’s secrets to using social innovation, technology and Zionism to help humankind adapt to 21st century challenges and unprecedented change. Together, we can learn how to build a better world for all.This lecture shares Reut’s secrets to using social innovation, technology and Zionism to help humankind adapt to 21st century challenges and unprecedented change. Together, we can learn how to build a better world for all. Available zooms include TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
A Start-Up Nation To Solve Socioeconomic Gaps
Amid Israel’s economic and technological innovation are significant socio-economic gaps between the center and periphery. This lecture tells how Israeli society is adapting to these challenges and improving the quality of life for ALL its people. Available zooms include Israel’s Periphery & Leapfrogging for Progress.
21st Century Smart Communities & Urban Spaces
Israelis abroad, especially in North America, are an increasingly influential community. Moreover, they hold the potential to serve as living bridges connecting Jewish communities abroad to Israel. How can American Jewish communities and the Israeli Diaspora work together? What are the challenges in building a common Jewish identity? How can their position bolster Jewish peoplehood?
21st Century Tikkun Olam
Today, Tikkun Olam is embraced across the Jewish world as a core value of modern Judaism. At the same time, the State of Israel has deployed its expertise and innovation in addressing some of problems that affect the most disadvantaged populations in the world. How can Israel and the Jewish people work together to address global challenges in the spirit of Tikkun Olam?