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Jewish Spides: The Controversial Career and Capture of Jonathan Pollard

Hosted By: Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP)

This session investigates the contentious career and capture of Jonathan Pollard, an American Jew convicted of spying for Israel. This session offers a brief primer on American Jews and their relationship with Israel, followed by an in-depth look at Pollard’s arrest, trial, conviction, and appeal. Then, explore the broader implications of Pollard’s actions on the concept of third-person Zionism and the delicate balance between loyalty to one’s country and commitment to one’s faith.

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