Tal Palter-Palman, M.A., History, San Francisco State University, teaches peace and women history courses and U.S. and Middle East history at Berkeley City College in California. She was born and raised in a small village in Israel. Tal focuses on social movements and nonviolence, and she has been involved in the peace movement in Israel and Palestine. She serves on the board of directors of METTA Center in Berkeley, a nationally-recognized center for nonviolent education. Contact Information Email: paltertal@hotmail.com