Hebrew, Judaic Studies and Jewish Education via Online Experience

The Reflection of Israeli Society Through the Cinematic Portrayal of its Soldiers – An Adult Education Curriculum

Film is an excellent tool to introduce adults to the culture of a nation with its conflicts, frustrations, hopes, and dynamics. This paper explores the use of film as a tool to follow the changes that have taken place in Israeli society since its birth. This paper proposes a curriculum intended for a Jewish adult education program, with the goal of following changes in the portrayal of the Israeli soldier in film through which one can appreciate the changes in Israeli society and culture.

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