Lecture Series

Robbins Collection Lecture in Jewish Law, Thought, and Identity

The Annual Robbins Collection Lecture in Jewish Law, Thought, and Identity was born of a partnership between the faculty directors of the Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies and the Robbins Collection and Research Center, both dynamic centers at Berkeley Law. Each year since 2010, the centers have brought dynamic speakers to discuss critical topics within contemporary Jewish thought. Previous distinguished speakers have included Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Michael Walzer, Suzanne Stone, Moshe Halbertal, Susannah Heschel, and many others. Please see below for a full list...

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Israel Studies Colloquium

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Israel Studies Colloquium is a vital forum for the Institute to cultivate a multidisciplinary academic community of scholars in Israel Studies. Faculty and graduate students gather monthly to present and discuss topics in Israel Studies and share resources for expanding the scope of research and teaching.

We are grateful to The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation for a generous gift that has made this colloquium possible.

Upcoming Colloquia

New Horizons in Jerusalem Studies: An Integrative...

Libitzky Lecture on Israel and the Great Powers

The Annual Libitzky Lecture on Israel and the Great Powers was created in 2020 to explore the strategic importance of Israel’s relationships with different regional and global powers. The series hosts top scholars from around the world who are experts in the specific country or region and its relationship with Israel and delves into crucial questions at the intersection of Israeli foreign policy and global politics. Please see below for a full list of speakers and topics.

We are grateful to Moses Libitzky and the Libitzky Family Foundation for a generous gift that has...