Podcast appearances and mentions of ron hassner

This week on the show, we're reporting from Columbia University, where in recent days anti-Israel protesters have set up an encampment and occupied an administrative building. You can read Tablet's long-running coverage of the escalating situation on American college campuses here, and Liel's 2019 article “Get Out” here. Liel and Tablet editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse speak with New York City Mayor Eric Adams about the protests, the NYPD response, and more. Stephanie heads to Columbia to see what's happening on campus and talk to students. Plus, we're sharing a recent Tablet conversation, moderated by Liel, between professors Shai Davidai of Columbia and Ron Hassner of Berkeley about their efforts to combat antisemitism on their campuses.  Learn more about becoming a Tablet Member at tabletm.ag/uomember.  Write to us at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail on our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Antisemitism on college campuses has seen a dramatic uptick in recent months. In an attempt to pressure U.C. Berkeley's administration to address this issue, Ron Hassner, a professor of political science and the Helen Diller Family Chair in Israel Studies, is staging a sleep-in protest. In this week's episode, Yehuda Kurtzer talks with Ron about his act of protest, what he wants from the Berkeley administration, and the importance of free speech, especially on university campuses.      You can now sponsor an episode of Identity/Crisis. Click HERE to learn more.     JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS  

UC Berkeley Professor Ron Hassner has been living in his office on campus for a little over a week now. He is "Sitting- In" for Jewish Students on Cal's Campus. Listen in to find out why.This is his story.If you have Jewish students on campus or are one, listen up, there's some great wisdom here.Support Chabad on Campus at Uc Berkeley herehttps://www.jewishucb.com/Make a tax deductable donation to the Holy Sparks Podcastto help us keep producing content here!Holy Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Dom welcomes in Professor Ron Hassner, Chancellor's Chair in Political Science and Helen Diller Family Chair in Israel Studies at University of California, Berkeley, to hear about the ridiculous antisemitism allowed to persist on his campus that has led to him moving into his office in protest. Hassner tells about the hate that many Jewish students at Berkeley has faced, telling all he wants from his stinky protest is for safety for Jewish students, asking they not have to worry when traversing their campus. (Photo by Getty Images)

In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Representative Scott Perry back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss why he voted against the bi-partisan bill passed yesterday that would require the social media app TikTok to divest from communist China. Perry explains his distaste for the communist Chinese regime, telling of the deep abuses of the Chinese government using subversive tactics through the app. That being said, Perry takes issue with the bill itself, explaining that the difference between an ‘and' and ‘or' has led to concern that the bill will be used to expand past TikTok, wondering whether once passed, if the federal government will use it against the American citizens. Then, Dom welcomes in Professor Ron Hassner, Chancellor's Chair in Political Science and Helen Diller Family Chair in Israel Studies at University of California, Berkeley, to hear about the ridiculous anti-Semitism allowed to persist on his campus that has led to him moving into his office in protest. Hassner tells about the hate that many Jewish students at Berkeley has faced, telling all he wants from his stinky protest is for safety for Jewish students, asking they not have to worry when traversing their campus.

Ron Hassner is the co-director of the Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies, holds the Berkeley's Helen Diller Family Chair in Israel Studies and holds a Chancellor's Chair in political science at U.C. Berkeley.

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookDr. Ron Hassner: Website | Email | UC Berkeley Political ScienceJoin our premium community for expert support and advice on homeschooling“A Call for Community on Campus” Joint Statement by Professor Hassner and Professor BazianUniversity of California, Berkeley on LinkedIn: A call for community on campus Public Affairs ReleaseTeach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesDr. Gordon Neufeld on Redefining Parental Power & ConnectionTalking to Kids about War: Listening, Speaking, and Constructive ActionTeach Your Kids Blog PostsNurturing Critical Thinkers - Teach Your KidsBooks and ArticlesDr. Ron Hassner's BooksAnatomy of TortureReligion on the BattlefieldReligion in the Military WorldwideWar on Sacred GroundsSurvey Unveiling Berkeley Undergraduates' Views on International Conflicts: Passion, ignorance, and teaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Ron E. Hassner | The BlogsArabs and Israelis: Conflict and peacemaking in the Middle East - Abdel Monem Said Aly, Shai Feldman, Khalil Shikaki / California College Campuses Convulsed in Protest During Israel-Hamas War - The New York TimesOrganizationsBrandeis UniversityBerkeley UniversityThe Palestinian Centre for Rapprochement Between People  (the organization where Manisha volunteered in 2001)Related ResourcesEye in the Sky (2015) - IMDbThis site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.  Time Codes00:00:00 — Introduction: Manisha welcomes Dr. Ron Hassner00:02:30 — Dr. Hassner delves into his academic journey, shedding light on his passion for Israeli studies and conflict resolution00:05:00 — Exploring the unexpected value and potential of academic disagreements as a catalyst for deeper understanding 00:07:15 — Dr. Hassner recounts a significant event that shaped his approach to addressing contentious issues within academia00:10:00 — An in-depth discussion on how conflicting viewpoints in academia are inevitable and essential for intellectual growth00:15:00 — A conversation on the unique role universities play in mediating conflicts and fostering a culture of peace and dialogue00:18:45 — Examining how polarized environments affect academic discourse and the pursuit of truth00:20:30 — Dr. Hassner reflects on his experiences of working collaboratively with colleagues holding opposing viewpoints00:23:00 — A detailed analysis of a specific case study from Dr. Hassner's research, illustrating the complexities of academic debates00:28:30 — Navigating Ideological Differences: Strategies and approaches for handling ideological differences in academic settings for productive outcomes00:35:00 — A discussion on how to engage in productive academic conversations that bridge differences and foster learning00:40:00 — Concluding Thoughts: Key takeaways and reflections from the discussionThis podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education FundVELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA's community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.

America's college campuses are roiled by debate and controversy over the war between Israel and Hamas, with sometimes violent clashes between student groups. There have been serious incidents at both Stanford and UC Berkeley, as well as at major universities across the country. But at Berkeley, at least, despite ongoing student walkouts and fierce arguments on Sproul Plaza, two well-known professors on opposing sides of the debate issued a joint statement appealing for peace and civil discourse. We've had one of them, Jewish professor of Israel studies Ron Hassner, on air previously to talk specifically about what was going on in the war. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern were joined by the other professor, Dr. Hatem Bazian, continuing lecturer in Asian American studies in the department of comparative ethnic studies at Cal and the founder and director of the Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project there, in today's edition of The State of California.  

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More than two thousand people have died in the war between Israel and Hamas, and the White House confirms at least 22 Americans are among the dead Israel continues to pound the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Saturday's surprise attack by Hamas, while the Islamic militant group denies its soldiers committed atrocities during that invasion It's a complex situation in a complicated region, with a sad history of centuries of conflict, and to help us all understand it a bit better, KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern, along with Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart, spoke with Ron Hassner, the Chancellor's Professor of Political Science and Helen Diller Family Chair in Israel Studies at UC Berkeley, who specializes in teaching international conflict and religion.  

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has entered an uneasy stand off with an Egyptian brokered cease fire. The US, EU and other countries have pledged billions in aid to re-build, but will the underlying tensions change ? Professor Ron Hassner takes a clear eyed view of Hamas and the threat it poses to Israel and the Peace Process. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message

Ron Hassner, professor of political science at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses his book Religion on the Battlefield, which explores the place occupied by religious faith and practices in modern warfare. This season of the Tel Aviv Review is made possible by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, which promotes humanistic, democratic, and liberal values in the social discourse in Israel. Tel Aviv Review is also supported by the Public Discourse Grant from the Israel Institute, which is dedicated to strengthening the field of Israel Studies in order to promote knowledge and enhance understanding of modern Israel.

Academia is a world that can be filled with intense jealousies and envy, wherein one professor is always concerned why the work of another professor is more cited than their own.  We all suffer from that sin, whether we admit it or not.  However, Dr. Ron Hassner (UC-Berkeley) is probably the one scholar in my field of religion and politics whose work I have the highest respect for and think his writing should be getting as much attention as possible.  We featured Prof. Hassner on our show...Keep on reading: #3 Ron Hassner on Sacred Spaces and Holy Conflict

Why do countries build fences and walls at their border and under what conditions are those walls and fences likely to work as intended? These questions are obviously topical right now, with the US-Mexico border a hot button issue in the US presidential election; and the Syrian refugee crisis dominating discussion the Europe   But fences and their effectiveness have largely remained off the radar of any rigorous academic study. Until now. In the most recent edition of the journal International Security, political scientists Ron Hassner and Jason Wittenberg of UC Berkeley compiled what is the first-ever dataset of what they called "fortified boundaries" constructed between countries since 1945.    Ron Hassner is on the line with me to discusses their study and the implications of some of their key findings, including the fact that we are in the midst of a fortified boundary building boom and why the religion of a country seems to make a difference in whether or not the country decides to build a border fence.   

Holy places create the potential for military, theological, or political clashes, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle over Jerusalem. Drawing on his recent book, War on Sacred Grounds, Ron Hassner argues that sacred sites are particularly prone to conflict because they cannot be divided. The management of conflicts over sacred sites requires cooperation religious leaders who can shape the meaning and value that sacred places hold for believers. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 23430]

Holy places create the potential for military, theological, or political clashes, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle over Jerusalem. Drawing on his recent book, War on Sacred Grounds, Ron Hassner argues that sacred sites are particularly prone to conflict because they cannot be divided. The management of conflicts over sacred sites requires cooperation religious leaders who can shape the meaning and value that sacred places hold for believers. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 23430]

Holy places create the potential for military, theological, or political clashes, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle over Jerusalem. Drawing on his recent book, War on Sacred Grounds, Ron Hassner argues that sacred sites are particularly prone to conflict because they cannot be divided. The management of conflicts over sacred sites requires cooperation religious leaders who can shape the meaning and value that sacred places hold for believers. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 23430]

Drawing on the studies of religion and politics, Ron Hassner will offer insight into the often-violent dynamics that come into play at the places where religion and politics collide. He contends that sacred sites are particularly prone to conflict because they provide valuable resources for both religious and political actors yet cannot be divided. And due to their spiritual and cultural importance, holy places can therefore create the potential for military, theological, or political clashes, not only between competing religious groups but also between religious groups and secular actors. In his new book, War on Sacred Grounds, Ron Hassner investigates the causes and properties of conflicts over sites that are both venerated and contested, and proposes potential means for managing these disputes. He will discuss the failures to reach a settlement at Temple Mount/Haram el-Sharif that led to the clashes of 2000, and the competing claims of Hindus and Muslims at Ayodhya, which resulted in the destruction of the mosque there in 1992. He will also address more successful compromises in Jerusalem in 1967 and Mecca in 1979.