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Wednesday, August 1
 

11:25am PDT

How Judaism Affects My Life
Judaism cannot be contained. If it’s there, it spills over into all areas of a person’s life. Hear from a professor, philanthropist, and film director, to discover the impact Judaism has on their daily lives.

Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Moshe Bryski

Rabbi Moshe Bryski

Director, Chabad of Agoura Hills
avatar for Mrs. Shira Ruderman

Mrs. Shira Ruderman

Ruderman Family Foundation, Executive Director


Wednesday August 1, 2018 11:25am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 7

3:05pm PDT

Living in the Present: Jewish Tips and Hacks for Mindfulness
Are you really living? Do you struggle to live in the moment? Hear a panel of experts discuss mindfulness and hacks for living in the present.

Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Asher Crispe

Rabbi Asher Crispe

Director, Interinclusion
avatar for Dr. Rona Novick

Dr. Rona Novick

Dean, Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education


Wednesday August 1, 2018 3:05pm - 3:55pm PDT
Room 7
 
Thursday, August 2
 

2:00pm PDT

A Shameful Moment in US History
In 1939, America turned away a boat filled with Jewish refugees. Hear a panel of survivors and passengers of the trip, along with the movie director of Complicit, and an official apology from the U.S. State Department. Confront the shocking truth of America’s response.


Thursday August 2, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 7

3:05pm PDT

Crossfire
Your questions, three panelists, and 60 seconds to give an answer. This fast-paced session features pressing questions in Jewish thought and practice.

Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Berel Bell

Rabbi Berel Bell

Dayan, Montreal Beth Din
avatar for Mrs. Molly Resnick

Mrs. Molly Resnick

Producer, NBC Studios
avatar for Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet

Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet

Rabbi, Mill Hill Synagogue


Thursday August 2, 2018 3:05pm - 3:55pm PDT
Room 7

4:10pm PDT

In Conversation: Dani Dayan
As the Israeli Consul General to New York, Dayan is a leader and spokesperson for the international community. He is considered by many to be the face of the Israeli settlement movement. In a live interview, hear his role and perspective on Israel today.

Speakers
avatar for Ambassador Dani Dayan

Ambassador Dani Dayan

Consul General, Israeli Consulate of New York


Thursday August 2, 2018 4:10pm - 5:00pm PDT
Rotunda

4:10pm PDT

The Life of Shabbat
Shabbat is a universal day of rest. But every person experiences it differently. Hear from a panel of four women on their unique experiences and relationships with this holy day.

Speakers
avatar for Mrs. Susy Adler

Mrs. Susy Adler

Director, Gan Chamesh Early Childhood Program
avatar for Ms. Basya (Brooklyn) Hans

Ms. Basya (Brooklyn) Hans

Sinai Scholars Student, Fashion Institute of Technology
avatar for Dr. Diana Korzenik

Dr. Diana Korzenik

Professor Emerita, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston
avatar for Ms. Nina Plunkett

Ms. Nina Plunkett

Sinai Scholar Student, Arizona State University- Barrett, the Honors College
avatar for Mrs. Bracha  Stuart

Mrs. Bracha Stuart

Art Director & Israel Advocate
avatar for Mrs. Shainie Weingarten


Thursday August 2, 2018 4:10pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 7
 
Friday, August 3
 

11:25am PDT

Medical Roundtable: You Ask, They Answer
As a patient or caretaker, have you ever encountered Jewish medical ethics questions you did not have the answer for? To find the answers you need, ask a panel of rabbis and doctors.

Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Dr. Eddie Reichman

Rabbi Dr. Eddie Reichman

Professor of Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology & Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine


Friday August 3, 2018 11:25am - 12:15pm PDT
Rotunda

11:25am PDT

Mock Beth Din, Boston Tea Party Edition
A Beit Din is a Jewish court of law, made up of three rabbis who determine the Jewish law on a case-by-case basis. Join a reenactment of a rabbinical courtroom, where the Sons of Liberty and instigators of the Boston Tea Party will be taken to trial for destroying too much tea. What does Judaism say about revolution and destruction? Join the trial to find out.

Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Berel Bell

Rabbi Berel Bell

Dayan, Montreal Beth Din
avatar for Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet

Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet

Rabbi, Mill Hill Synagogue
avatar for Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe

Dean, the Institute of American and Talmudic Law


Friday August 3, 2018 11:25am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 7

2:00pm PDT

The Accidental Talmudist Live with Rabbi David Aaron
Join a live taping of the accidental Talmudist's daily Facebook show with Rabbi David Aaron as his guest. Listen in as these two modern minds discuss the depths of ancient wisdom.

Speakers
avatar for Rabbi David Aaron

Rabbi David Aaron

Dean and Founder, Isralight and Yeshivat Orayta
avatar for Mr. Sal Litvak

Mr. Sal Litvak

Accidental Talmudist


Friday August 3, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 7

3:05pm PDT

Crossfire
Your questions, three panelists, and 60 seconds to give an answer. This fast-paced session features pressing questions in Jewish thought and practice.

Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman

Dean and Founder, Beis Chana Institute
avatar for Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson

Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson

Director, Chabad of Belgravia


Friday August 3, 2018 3:05pm - 3:55pm PDT
Room 7
 
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