May Lunch & Learn: Southern Victory - The Importance of Allenby's Victory in Be'er Sheva

Join us on May 25 at noon, for a presentation on a unique and intriguing World War I topic. The wells at Be’er Sheva (“Beersheba”) in Israel have had strategic importance to the region since the days of Abraham.  In 1917, a crucial campaign of World War One hinged on control of the ancient city, defended by the Turks against the advance of British General Edmund Allenby.  A successful assault there permitted the capture of Jerusalem just six weeks later, with long-lasting effects on the Middle East. This fascinating battle blending World War I trench tactics with inventive, bold maneuver warfare, including perhaps the last major decisive cavalry charge in world history.

Our presenter, Avi Gold, is a teacher of languages and philosophy . He has resided in Israel since 1981 where his activities and projects have included serving as multi-language advisor to the Office of Technical Terminology in affiliation with the Hebrew Language Academy, inter-faith discussion of theology with Jews, Christians, and Muslims, participation in multiple Bioethics conferences . He currently teaches philosophy at three pre-military academies, as well as medieval Jewish philosophy at the synagogue and Yiddish Literature. Current languages he's teaching himself include Classical Tibetan, Maltese,and Inuktitut.  Avi has also led historic battlefield tours in Israel.

The lecture will last for one hour and is free to attend. You are invited to bring your lunch to enjoy while listening.