Israel’s intelligence operation secrets, revealed LIVE by insiders.
The Mossad’s original motto was from Proverbs (24:6): For by wise guidance you can wage your war. Their successes on behalf of the state of Israel have become the material of movies and legend. We’ll hear from the source – what does it take to succeed in the world of spy operations? How can a small group of dedicated people change the world? Join us as we uncover these secrets and more in this enlightening virtual series.
PROGRAM: All programs Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. EST
- Feb 8 – Avner Avraham (Mossad agent, expert on the ENTEBBE RAID)
- Feb 15 – Yola Ritman (Mossad undercover agent, manager at the RED SEA DIVING RESORT)
- Feb 22 – Top Secret (can’t be revealed in advance!)
- Mar 1 – Prof Stephen Berk (on Jonathan Pollard and Avraham Marek Klingberg – SPY Vs. SPY)
DETAILS:
- Featuring Live moderated chat, and post-talk Q&A with presenter each session
- Program Cost: $80 for ALL FOUR SESSIONS
- Registration size limited
- Sessions are recorded – view missed sessions via private link (youtube/google log-in required)
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Deep Dive Details:
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Avner Avraham, Former Mossad agent, Entebbe Raid:
As former Mossad officer, Avner is a renowned expert on Mossad operations who famously worked to reveal and publicize the insider story of the historic 1960 capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. Avner is in demand for his fascinating insights into this rich chapter of Jewish history and Mossad legacy.
Avner’s expertise in the area of Israeli spy exhibitions, together with his life experience, made him a world-renowned expert in Mossad operations exhibits and movies such as “Operation Finale”, “Operation Entebbe” and more.
He is the founder of Spy Legends Agency.
Yola Reitman, Former Mossad agent, Operation Brothers:
Former Mossad Agent, YOLA REITMAN, shares her leading role in “Operation Brothers” to rescue Ethiopian Jews (as seen in the recent Netflix movie “Red Sea Diving Resort”). A heroic journey from Ethiopia to Jerusalem.
About Prof. Stephen Berk:
Prof. Stephen M. Berk is a Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady, New York, Chair of the Department of History, Director of the Program in Comparative Communist Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is author of Year of Crisis, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press, 1985). At the present time Professor Berk is writing a book entitled, Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1854-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings that surround the Black-Jewish relationship. Professor Berk is also the author of many articles on Russian History, Russian Jewish History, anti-Semitism and American Policy in the Middle East. Professor Berk is frequently consulted by newspaper reporters and by television and radio stations including the BBC. He has lectured in numerous universities in countless cities and towns in the United States and Israel and is a primary speaker for the UJA, Israel Bonds and B’nai B’rith. Professor Berk is considered an absolutely superb lecturer and teacher. Touring with him has been compared to attending a “traveling university…his lectures are outstanding.” He is always informative, interesting and entertaining. He has lectured as scholar-in-residence for us on many trips to Russia, Spain, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Europe and Israel. It is a privilege to have him with us!
Feedback from the past series:
Avner Avraham, Former Mossad agent, Entebbe Raid:
As former Mossad officer, Avner is a renowned expert on Mossad operations who famously worked to reveal and publicize the insider story of the historic 1960 capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. Avner is in demand for his fascinating insights into this rich chapter of Jewish history and Mossad legacy.
Avner’s expertise in the area of Israeli spy exhibitions, together with his life experience, made him a world-renowned expert in Mossad operations exhibits and movies such as “Operation Finale”, “Operation Entebbe” and more.
He is the founder of Spy Legends Agency.
Yola Reitman, Former Mossad agent, Operation Brothers:
Former Mossad Agent, YOLA REITMAN, shares her leading role in “Operation Brothers” to rescue Ethiopian Jews (as seen in the recent Netflix movie “Red Sea Diving Resort”). A heroic journey from Ethiopia to Jerusalem.
About Prof. Stephen Berk:
Prof. Stephen M. Berk is a Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady, New York, Chair of the Department of History, Director of the Program in Comparative Communist Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is author of Year of Crisis, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press, 1985). At the present time Professor Berk is writing a book entitled, Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1854-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings that surround the Black-Jewish relationship. Professor Berk is also the author of many articles on Russian History, Russian Jewish History, anti-Semitism and American Policy in the Middle East. Professor Berk is frequently consulted by newspaper reporters and by television and radio stations including the BBC. He has lectured in numerous universities in countless cities and towns in the United States and Israel and is a primary speaker for the UJA, Israel Bonds and B’nai B’rith. Professor Berk is considered an absolutely superb lecturer and teacher. Touring with him has been compared to attending a “traveling university…his lectures are outstanding.” He is always informative, interesting and entertaining. He has lectured as scholar-in-residence for us on many trips to Russia, Spain, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Europe and Israel. It is a privilege to have him with us!
“You enrich our lives – just finished listening to your lecture and how full of gratitude Hope and I are to you. We love every session of Ayelet with whoever lectures but Prof. Berk is our idol! Can’t wait to travel with you again.”
– Cantor Beny & Hope Maissner
“Your lecture series have been a bright spot in this pandemic. Now I can’t wait to start travelling to these places again…especially Israel!”
– Anita A.
“I am totally enjoying the series and actually clap when he’s finished even though I’m sitting alone in my office.”
– Felice Z
“Always interested to hear Professor Berk speak. The man is a walking encyclopedia, truly incredible. Would love to go on one of his trips someday”
– Brad G
“Love that man and his incredible knowledge and energy! I am ready for his brain sharing anytime! Thank you to you for organizing this and to Dr. Berk…”
– Suzanne S