What are the goals of talkspace: Israel?

The program aims to:

Create a safe space for dialogue in which members of the campus community – including students, faculty, and staff – can learn and discuss their thoughts and feelings about Israel
Nurture exploration of the Jewish values that serve as the foundation for connection to Israel
Challenge participants to examine their assumptions about Israel
Expose participants to valuable information about Israel through course materials and joint learning in a pluralistic environment
Offer a unique forum for unengaged students and/or Taglit – birthright israel alumni to participate in Jewish life on campus

By the end of the ten-week program, participants will:

Challenge their prior perceptions of Israel through exposure to new information and perspectives.
Gain a stronger sense of their individual Jewish identities, especially as they relate to Israel.
Form a cohesive group and recognize others in the campus community with whom they can have meaningful conversations about Israel
Be able to articulate their own feelings and thoughts about Israel
Develop relationships with others who think and/or feel differently about Israel and Jewish identity.