These presentations are PowerPoint-based lectures that T.E.A.M. speakers will give to any interested audience.
1. "The Middle East Conflict, a Primer"
This show gives all the facts (in chronological order) needed for anyone to understand the history, background and latest developments of the conflict. This is a particularly useful one to use in front of audiences who know little or nothing about it. It has been very well received also by people who, by their own admission, were confused by the information usually provided by the media.
2. "Israel and the World, A Lesson in Double Standards"
From the United Nations to the International Court of Justice to the media, Israel is held around the world to impossibly high standards, while its many neighbors and enemies literally get away with murder. This presentation analyzes some of the most shocking occurences of this unfair attitude.
3. "Never Again! Oh, Really?"
The battle cry "Never Again" was repeated over and over again after the Holocaust, but does it reflect reality? Since the end of WWII, countless genocides of different sizes have taken place, and some are still under way. What will it take for the world to get rid of this scourge?
4. "Islam, a Primer"
Islam has a rich and complex history that belies some of the stereotypes that have become popular in the west. But it also has a dark side, illustrated by the many terrorist activities of fundamentalists who find justification for their actions in the Quran. This presentation's ambition is to give an unvarnished introduction to a subject that is both puzzling and fascinating.
5. "Israel Beyond the Conflict"
Beyond the images of a country at war, Israel is in fact a prosperous, industrious, creative, technologically advanced and generous nation all in one. If one forgets the conflict for a minute, the image that one cannot help to walk away with is one of awe and admiration. This presentation looks at the many contributions that Israel has already made to the world in many fields.
6. "The Difficult Questions"
Whenever someone is involved in a discussion regarding the Middle East conflict, inevitably one or all of the four following questions will surface: the "occupation", the "settlers", "apartheid", and the "right of return". This presentation discusses each in depth to give people all the elements they need to draw their own conclusions.
7. "The Gaza War"
The Gaza War left many people wondering if Israel did the right thing in defending itself the way it did. Did it have any other choice? Could it have stopped the Hamas rockets any other way? Was it too high a price to pay in Palestinian lives? And did Israel really violate International Humanitarian Law, as Hamas and their friends insist it did? Come attend this revealing session if you want to find out.
