The 1581 “Clover Leaf Map” Continues to Provide insights into the geopolitics of the Middle East over 400 years since it was first published. In this talk, we will discuss the genesis for this map, its geographic and ideological components, and what it tells us about the importance of Jerusalem.
Join Dr. Eyal for a virtual tour of his hometown of Haifa. Israel’s most dramatic and beautiful city. Located on the tip of the Carmel Mountain where it meets the sea, we will learn about Haifa’s origins and how it went from being a small town to Israel’s third largest city in a matter of only 30 years. Tickets will be sold on Eventbrite on a donation basis with a $1 minimum donation to attend.
At first glance, it would seem undeniable that no two religions could be more opposed. Judaism, the mother of all monotheistic religions, is defined by its insistence on One (and only One) supreme deity, while Hinduism is typified by a dizzying array of deities. And yet, if one just scratches the surface, there are many unexpected commonalities, shared practices, and historical convergences between these two ancient faith traditions. In this lecture, we will examine the evidence and reflect upon these surprising similarities and what they might mean.