Academia as a Space for Community and Human Connection
I was very glad to meet with representatives of the Jewish student community at Berkeley Law — JSABL (Jewish Student Association of Berkeley Law). In these particularly complex times, engaging with an active, thoughtful, and deeply involved Jewish student community carries special meaning. Our conversation touched on student life on campus, community initiatives, current challenges, […]
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The U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission’s Visit to the Sapir School of Law
On December 18, 2025, we had the honor of hosting the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Israel, Mr. David Brownstein, at the Sapir School of Law. We held an open discussion with our students regarding resilience, community cohesion, and navigating the challenges following the events of October 7th. We are deeply grateful for the […]
Tort Law as a Remedy for Terrorism
Tort Law as a Remedy for Terrorism Boaz Segal, Tort Law as a Remedy for Terrorism, 1073 Touro Law Review 40 (2025).
Fascinating and Thought-Provoking Days at Lake Como: Summer School on Constitutional Crises
Between lectures and discussions on constitutional crises, I had the opportunity to present my research, “Tort Law as a Remedy for Terrorism” – on tort law as a non-violent legal tool for confronting global threats and terrorism. The scenery of the lake and the exchange of ideas with colleagues from around the world made the […]
TvT (Tort v. Terrorism)
At a conference at the Faculty of Law at the University of Siena, I presented new research on a question that strikes me as both important and underexplored: Can Tort Law serve as a deterrence tool in the fight against terrorism? It is common to assume that the key legal fields for confronting terrorism are […]
Closing Session in the Course “Law and the Holocaust”, led by former president of the Supreme Court of Israel, Esther Hayut
This week, we held the closing session of the course titled “Law and the Holocaust” at the School of Law at Sapir. The course examined key historical legal cases and the role of law in shaping Holocaust memory. Photos: Daniel Danilov, Sapir Academic College PR
Public Authorities in Tort Law from a Comparative Perspective: Is Tort Compensation a Goal or a Means?
Boaz Segal, “Public Authorities in Tort Law from a Comparative Perspective: Is Tort Compensation a Goal or a Means?”, HaPraklit 57, 111 (2024).
How Is a Story Born?
What turns a raw idea into a compelling novel? In “How Is a Story Born?” we explore the craft behind literary writing. We talk about choosing a resonant subject, building a gripping plot, and creating deep, believable characters that move readers. We also look at how to combine inspiration with technique, how to work through […]
Direct Liability and Vicarious Liability
Who is considered an “appointee on his behalf”? The Marker asked me this week. I explained that in certain situations, there may be three potential tortfeasors: the direct tortfeasor, the party who appointed or employed them under vicarious liability, and sometimes a third party such as a hotel. Click to read the full article and […]
