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BGU’s Goldstein-Goren Department of Jewish Thought is one of the leading centers in the world for researching and teaching the evolution of Jewish intellectual thinking. Scholars explore Halachic and Midrashic thought, medieval Jewish philosophy, Jewish mysticism, modern Jewish thought, and more. The Goldstein-Goren International Center for Jewish Thought promotes the acquired knowledge worldwide through a variety of events. BGU is also developing an online Jewish liturgy and prayer research database for use by researchers around the world.
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In a new op-ed in The Times of Israel, A4BGU CEO Doug Seserman reflects on the situation at American universities in the aftermath of the October 7.
A4BGU’s CEO Shares His Views on 21st-Century Zionism
The Jerusalem Post — In the 21st century, as Israel turns 75, how can Zionism most strongly resonate with the
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Times of Israel: A4BGU CEO Pens Op-ed on Israel at 75
A4BGU CEO Doug Seserman asks: How should we celebrate the modern state’s milestone 75th anniversary, especially in a time of historic controversy?