"Standing Firm on Mount Zion Amid Conflict" Online Event
You are invited to join Dr. Oliver Hersey, Dr. Jon Kaplan, and Dr. Bernard Sabella to hear how the conflict has evolved over the last year and how JUC has been impacted. You will hear both Palestinian and Israeli perspectives on the effects of the conflict on local communities. Come join us as we learn more about the ongoing situation and the ways God has continued to sustain Jerusalem University College and her mission to create opportunities for students to deepen their knowledge of God and His Word through immersive study in the lands of the Bible. This event will be recorded.
Date and Time
November 14 at 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Speakers
Dr. Oliver Hersey
Dr. Oliver Hersey has served as the president of Jerusalem University College since 2021. With over 20 years of combined experience in fields related to education, research, pastoring, coaching and management, Dr. Hersey is driven to help grow people and organizations for service in God’s kingdom.
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan (Professor of Middle Eastern Studies) has been on the faculty of Jerusalem University College since 1986 where he continues to lecture on Jewish history and modern Israeli society. He served as the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Vice Provost of Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School.
Dr. Bernard Sabella
Dr. Bernard Sabella (Professor of Palestinian Society and Politics) has been a faculty member of Jerusalem University College for over 25 years, specializing in Palestinian history and society. He is an elected member of the Palestinian Legislative Council representing Jerusalem and was associate professor of sociology at Bethlehem University for more than 25 years.
Register for the Event
This lecture is offered for free and is open to all.