Rabbi Kaufman's Understanding The World

Ishmael Khaldi is the first Israeli Bedouin diplomat. An Israeli citizen and a Muslim, he brings a unique perspective to discussions about Israel, Antisemitism, and Arab and Muslim life in Israel.

Mukesh Kapila, CBE is Professor of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester. He is also Special Representative of the Aegis Trust for the prevention of crimes against humanity, and Chair of Minority Rights Group International. His book "Against a Tide of Evil", published by Mainstream (Random House Group) was released in March 2013. Professor Kapila has extensive experience in the policy and practice of international development, humanitarian affairs, human rights and diplomacy, with particular expertise in tackling crimes against humanity, disaster and conflict management, and in global public health. Previously he was Under Secretary General at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the world's largest humanitarian and development network. Earlier, he served the United Nations in different roles as Special Adviser to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva and then Special Adviser at the UN Mission in Afghanistan. Subsequen

Carl Wilkens remained behind during the genocide in Rwanda and helped to save lives. His story is inspiring. Carl Wilkens now tours the country educating about genocide and encouraging people to learn about "the other," promoting peace and understanding.

Dexter Van Zile of CAMERA.org spoke about the origins of anti-Israel activism in Christian churches, the Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions movement in mainline churches, and Christians in the Middle East in general. Van Zile also spoke of his and CAMERA's interaction with CBS concerning its criticism of the program "Christians in the Holy Land" which aired in April of 2012.

Professor Barry Rubin gave a primer on the entire Middle East, discussing Syria, Turkey, Egypt and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.