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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Landmark Decisions in Tort Law

בעז סגל אליעזר ריבלין

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, we hosted an evening event at the School of Law at Sapir. I was glad to hold a conversation with the now retired Supreme Court Justice and former Deputy President Eliezer Rivlin about landmark rulings and doctrines in tort law. Photo credit: Nicole Mikhno, Sapir Academic College PR