The document discusses the symbolism of blowing the shofar and Israel's connection to the land. It also announces upcoming panel discussions on the Gaza war and the relationship between Israel, Azerbaijan, and the United States, based on lessons that can be learned from Azerbaijan as a strategically located country. The events attracted standing room only crowds and students found the presentations insightful.

1. The mitzvah of blowing the shofar symbolize our absolute
connection to Land of Israel that will again be absolute.

2. Our connection to Israel is continually growing
This is a taste of our last events…

3. Gaza War Panel - September 8
Standing room only crowd heard panel of
experts moderated by SIS Dean James
Goldgeier discuss aftermath of Gaza conflict

4. American University students during the event

5. Azerbaijan, Israel, and the United States-
September 16

6. Students loved the presentation by Israeli and
Azerbaijani diplomats on the lessons we can learn from
that strategically-located central Asian countr y