Showing 6 events for the week starting 02/09/2026
February 9
Monday • 6 events
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Adjudicating the Spiritual World in Israeli Courts: Dilemmas of Equality of Justice with Erica Weiss moderated by Guy Priver
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Erica Weiss is Visiting Professor in the Department of Judaic Studies at Brown University for 2025–26. An anthropologist of religion and ethics, her work traces how Jewish communities, navigate responsibility for others in contexts of conflict and diversity. She has conducted research on conscientious objection in Israel, Jewish–Muslim reconciliation, and… -
Book Talk: The International Law of Intelligence, by Dr. Asaf Lubin
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
For centuries, states have relied on intelligence collection to navigate uncertainty and avert catastrophe, while simultaneously disavowing the legitimacy of the very conduct on which modern security and diplomacy depend. This tension has generated one of international law’s most vexing questions: is espionage a lawful feature of the international order?… -
HALB x Hospitality Transactions: Playa-Hyatt Fireside Chat
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join HALB for an exclusive conversation examining a real-world hospitality M&A transaction. This case-study discussion will feature Tracy Colden, former General Counsel of Playa Hotels & Resorts, and Katherine Keeley of Hogan Lovells, who advised on Playa’s acquisition by Hyatt. Drawing from their firsthand experience, the speakers will walk through… -
Barbri Course Demo
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join Barbri Bar Review’s Denalee McDonald as she provides a demonstration of the Barbri Bar Exam Prep course. -
Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis: An Expert Panel
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
In late 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. If finalized, the reclassification would mark a significant policy shift with concrete legal, economic, and research implications. What does this mean for recreational/medical use,… -
Interfaith Book Club
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Posted on behalf of Harvard Interfaith Engagement We are looking to foster a welcoming space to explore books on spirituality, culture, and shared human values. Our first meeting will be on Monday, Feb 9th at 6pm in at the Smith Center Riverview Commons Lounge. Sweet treats and tea will be…