19th Annual CSP One Month Scholar
Fulfilling the Dream: The Fascinating Story of Modern Israel - Prof. Paul Liptz
Dedicated in Honor of Roz and Elliot Vogelfanger
Supported by an Impact Grant from
Jewish Federation & Family Services Orange County
and a generous grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County

Thursday Brown Bag Lunch Series: Israel's Neighbors: Nationalism and Religion in a Complex Region
January 9, 16 & 23

2. Syria's Civil War and its Implications. Syria, a radical and ruthless country dominated by military and dictatorial leaders, is identified with Iran and Hezbollah. The Baath Party and particularly President Hafez al-Assad and his son Bashar al-Assad have shaped modern Syria under the domination of the minority Alawis. Internal unrest led to a brutal civil war with long term implications.

Sponsor: Community Scholar Program (CSP)