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underSTANDforISRAEL: A Three Part Series in Support of Diversity and Democracy

An Evening with Reverend Oscar King III
Thursday, March 24th at 8:00PM
at University of Miami Alumni Center - Arellano Construction Courtyard

Come be inspired in this open forum with Reverend King and fellow student leaders about Israel!  Reverend King is an African-American Baptist minister from Detroit and a strong advocate of democratic values and the connections that communities beyond the Jewish community have with Israel. In this forum, you will be able to hear a unique message that transcends party and religious lines.


Shabbat Dinner with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz
Friday, March 25th at 7:00 PM
at University of Miami Hillel

Come enjoy a night with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz and be informed about the importance of the State of Israel in current geopolitics and the spread of Democracy throughout the Middle East. Especially given the current disturbances throughout the region, Representative Shultz talk is critical to gaining a greater understanding of how the situation affects Israel and the US-Israel relationship.


“The Last Survivor” - Featuring Justin Kimenyawa - Congolese Survivor - and Michael Pertnoy - Director
Thursday, April 7th at 7:30 PM
at University of Miami - Cosford Cinema

A feature length documentary film that presents the stories of Genocide survivors from Sudan, Congo, Rwanda, and the Holocaust and their struggles to make sense of tragedy by working to educate, motivate and advocate for a civil response mass atrocity crimes. The Last Survivor presents a unique opportunity to learn from the lessons and mistakes of our past in order to have lasting social impact on how we act collectively in the face of similar issues today.