Research Encounter: Educating About Israel Since October 7

How have our educators been impacted by, and adapted to, the horrific attacks against Israel that took place on October 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza? The starting point for this conversation is the study "Responding to This Historical Moment: Jewish Educators, Clergy, Engagement Professionals and the War in Israel." Hear about the emotional challenges that these educators have faced, and the educational dilemmas that continue to shadow their work in the classroom, during these traumatic times featuring guests Clare Goldwater, Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz, Dr. Alexandria Fanjoy Silver, and Rabbi WIll Keller.   Clare Goldwater is chief strategy officer at M²:The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education. She is based in Jerusalem. Ezra Kopelowitz is the CEO of ReST: Research, Success, Technologies and a fellow at the Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education. Dr. Alexandria Fanjoy Silver is a Jewish history teacher at TanenbaumCHAT, a Jewish high school in Toronto. Rabbi Will Keller is the head of school at the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor in Ann, Arbor, Michigan.