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“When the Lord returns the returnees to Zion, we shall be like dreamers” (Psalms 126:1) There have been moments in history when the Jews have displayed an incredible capacity to regenerate and rebuild out of the ashes of exile. The book of Ezra-Nehemiah is the Biblical record of the Jews’ return from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem, while Iraqi Jews returned to the modern State of Israel in Operation Ezra & Nehemiah in the 20th century. Join The Academy and Sarah Sassoon in exploring modern events in the light of the ancient, original Return to Zion. We’ll unpack the text, its historical context, the journey of return to a nascent state and the emotional and spiritual quest and struggles both faced. We’ll raise profound questions such as: Who is a Jew? What is the centre of Jewish identity? What does it mean to return to a homeland? What happens when the dream becomes real? Because times may change but the lessons and challenges of return echo across the ages. BOOKING INFORMATION This course is FREE ON OUR UNLIMITED LEARNER PLAN. Visit www.adult-ed.academy/subscribe to view the benefits and subscribe. DISCOUNTS for seniors, students, educators and couples are available on checkout. Select the applicable Ticket Type on checkout to receive your discount. NO STUDENT IS EVER TURNED AWAY. Email courses@theacademy.org.za if you are in need of a subsidy or if you would like to try out a course before committing.