The History of the Land of Israel
Dynamic historian and well-versed guest speaker Rabbi Ben Packer will explain the history of Israel complete with detailed historical maps that will shed light on the current political situation. Rabbi Packer will answer questions and provide insight on how and why Israel exists as it does today. Do not miss this opportunity to hear Rabbi Packer speak. Click on event details to make a suggested donation $10. RSVP a must to Sara@charlottetorahcenter.com
Rabbi Packer bio:
Originally from Petersburg, Virginia, Ben Packer graduated from the Univ. of North Carolina and moved to Israel in 1999, where he attended yeshiva and served in the IDF’s Givati Brigade in the Gaza Strip. Ben served as a Rabbi on campus at Univ. of North Carolina and at Duke Univ. Ben now serves as Director of the Jerusalem Heritage House (www.heritagehouse.org.il) and Co-Director of Young Jewish Conservatives (www.youngjewishconservatives.org). He lives in the Old City of Jerusalem with his wife and 5 children.