James Loeffler kicked off our semester-long Coffee with Professors Lecture Series with a lecture titled "The Israeli Law of Return: Between Moral Obligation and Political Reality." Dozens of students enjoyed free baked goods and coffee while learning about this Israeli founding tenet from one of UVA's renowned History and Jewish Studies professor. Professor Loeffler walked the students through the origins of the presently controversial law and traced its path toward its present reputation. He spoke through both historical and ideological lenses, and within the contexts of Jewish nationalism and the Arab-Israeli conflict. After his lecture, Professor Loeffler took questions from students, entertaining queries ranging from the legitimacy of the Jews' claim to Israel to the future politics of the state.
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