Jewish Educators’ Responses to “You Never Told Me”

Jan. 15, 2026 via Zoom

Free. Registration required.

Jewish Educators’ Responses to “You Never Told Me”

Dr. Benji Davis

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In this webinar, we will explore insights into how Israel educators from Jewish high schools across the denominational spectrum approach teaching modern Israel in response to the “you never told me” phenomenon: graduates expressing disillusionment that criticisms of Israel were not covered in their high school education. Dr. Benji Davis will discuss his recent study with Professor Jonathan Krasner, and share how educators intentionally incorporate both Zionist and Palestinian perspectives to deepen students’ Jewish identification with Israel and the Jewish people, while preparing them to engage in conversations about Israel on campus.