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Past Program Highlights
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Alex Clare Live
Join us for an electrifying evening of incredible music and inspiration with Jerusalem-based singer Alex Clare.
Brushstrokes of Bias
Discover the surprisingly powerful role art has played in perpetuating antisemitism through the ages in this hard-hitting examination of historical and contemporary artworks. Gain a critical appreciation for the significance of art, and understand its impact on Jewish history.
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ABIGAIL MEYER
Medical Dilemmas of the Future
As modern medicine charges ahead with radical new technologies, experts in Jewish law and ethics are rushing to keep pace. Explore the enduring relevance of timeless Jewish values in the age of artificial intelligence.
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RABBI DR. EDWARD REICHMAN, MD
Sarge and In Charge
Relax, sit back, and prepare to be entertained as Sarge blends personal storytelling with his signature style of comedy for an unforgettable night of uproarious laughter.
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SARGE PICKMAN
How Israel Wins
In these challenging times, this multimedia seminar visits the Lubavitcher Rebbe's clarity and conviction on what it will take to secure Israel's future. Jointly produced by Jewish Educational Media and the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute.
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Your World Within
Join a Chassidic scholar and psychotherapist for an eye-opening journey into the heart of the human experience to uncover the inner drives, motivations, and aspirations that can lead us to a deeply fulfilling life.
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MRS. DEVORI NUSSBAUM
Genesis, Genetics, and G-d Almighty
Gain a fresh perspective on the age-old questions surrounding the interplay between scientific findings and the Torah’s account of creation. Join a seasoned science journalist and ordained rabbi for this engaging exploration of how Judaism relates to fossils, evolution, and more.
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RABBI YECHIEL KRISCH
Daring to Define
A candid conversation that cuts through controversy to show how timeless Jewish values offer a unique, profound understanding of gender identity and gender roles and the crucial part they play in creating a wholesome, healthy, and fulfilling life.
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RABBI MANIS FRIEDMAN
A Fallen Soldier’s Legacy
Explore the sensitive issue of posthumous reproduction through the lens of Jewish ethics. Technology has unlocked the ability to grant children to fallen soldiers, but should it be used? Join this fascinating study on the enduring relevance of Jewish ethics on the frontier of modern technology.
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RABBI DR. EDWARD REICHMAN, MD
Voices of Valor
Celebrate the many roles and inspiring journeys of Jewish women in this uplifting conversation on what it means to be a Jewish woman in today’s world, featuring a diverse cast of voices from educators and communal leaders to pioneers in personal growth.
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Alex Clare Live
Join us for an electrifying evening of incredible music and inspiration with Jerusalem-based singer Alex Clare.
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Code Name: Rafah
In November 1946, the ship code-named Rafiach left Yugoslavia for Israel with 785 Jewish passengers on board. Twelve days later, they were shipwrecked on the tiny Greek island of Syrna. This is their story.
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Crossfire
Bring all your burning Jewish questions to this rapid-fire question and answer session, hear multiple perspectives, and get compelling answers.
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RABBI YITZCHOK SHOCHET, RABBI YECHIEL KRISCH, RABBI DOVID ELIEZRIE
Your Brothers, My Sons
Hear the heartbreaking story of a father who danced at his wounded son’s wedding while mourning another son’s tragic death in combat on October 7th. Discover the hope, faith, and strength that led his family through a time marked equally by profound joy and deep loss.
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RABBI DORON PEREZ
Unfiltered
Experience the raw reality of life in the IDF with renowned Israeli photographer Oren Cohen, who provides a rare and intimate look at the human side of military life. Hear the stories behind his most powerful, personal, and poignant photographs, and get a glimpse of life on Israel’s front lines.
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OREN COHEN
Surviving 1941
Hear Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff’s eyewitness account of her family’s perilous journey to escape Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia via Hungary, Yugoslavia, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. Gain an eye-opening perspective on the horrific decisions that the Holocaust imposed on ordinary families.
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DR. MIRIAM KLEIN KASSENOFF
Violins of Hope
Encounter a unique collection of carefully restored violins that were once played by Jewish musicians during our history’s darkest time, and listen to the musical memories they carry of resilience, hope, and restoration.
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AVSHI WEINSTEIN
A Gangster’s Paradise: Teshuva
Hear the story of Dr. Yehudah Pryce’s incredible transformation from a teenage non-violent offender to a psychotherapist and proud Jew. After sixteen years in prison, he found hope and redemption in Judaism. His story highlights the profound impact of community, teshuva, and personal change.
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DR. YEHUDA PRYCE, DSW, MSW
Heaven’s Kitchen
Witness a culinary showdown with a twist: the winning dish is judged by taste, presentation, and tradition.
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King’s Dilemma: You Decide
Discover why King Henry VIII turned to Jewish scholars and the field of Jewish law in hopes that they would save his honor.
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The State of American Jewry
As October 7th has unleashed shockwaves worldwide, America’s Jews have scrambled to react. Hear a leading American Rabbi’s view of what happened, and what lies ahead.
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RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG
From the Rabbi’s Desk
What type of questions land on a Rabbi's desk? Get an insider's look at the profound concerns, uncertainties, and principles today's Rabbinic leaders grapple with on a daily basis.
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RABBI LEIBEL SCHAPIRO
When Our World Falls Apart
Join this panel discussion for an in-depth discussion on combating the world’s oldest hatred in our modern world. Gain insight into antisemitism’s roots and modern manifestations, as well as practical strategies for responding with dignity, pride, and purpose.
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RABBI MANIS FRIEDMAN, RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG, MRS. RIVKAH SLONIM, MRS. MIRIAM LIPSKIER
A Generation of Difference
Join an insightful discussion on the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s most extraordinary ideas and their enduring impact on the course of Jewish life today. See how his unique approach to outreach, education, and more unlocked a new path forward for a generation of Jewish leaders.
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RABBI YITZCHOK SHOCHET, MRS. RIVKAH SLONIM
I Was There
Natalie Sanandaji recounts her harrowing escape from the Nova Music Festival massacre. When rockets exploded overhead, gunshots turned confusion into terror. Hear her searing eyewitness account of October 7 and why she now shares her story to combat darkness worldwide.
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An Infinity of Infinities
Dive into the fascinating story of Georg Cantor, the mathematician who revolutionized modern mathematics’s understanding of infinity, and explore the elements of Jewish thought and Jewish history that may have inspired his discovery.
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RABBI DOVID BASHEVKIN, PHD
Authentic Intelligence
Delve into the profound implications of AI for our identities and ethics, and what it truly means to be human, in this eye-opening session.
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Happiness
Everyone needs happiness, but happiness has always been elusive. Discover the surprising research behind attaining and sustaining happiness in life, and why it matters more than you think.
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DR. EDITH SHIRO
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