Program Highlights
Program at a Glance
Note: Times are subject to change
World-Class Presenters |
Address by Vice President Joseph Biden Yair Lapid: Israel, Where Are We Going? Address by Congressman John Lewis, Georgia (US Representative, GA 5th) Dialogue between Gilah Dror, president, Rabbinical Assembly and Donniel Hartman, president, Shalom Hartman Institute Steve Koonin, president, Turner Entertainment Networks (portfolio includes TNT, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and truTV) in dialogue with Jay Kaiman of the Marcus Foundation Concert by Craig Taubman |
Convention-Wide Dialogue
Keruv, Conversion, and Jewish Peoplehood: Be A Part of the Conversation
We have engaged Insyte Partners, a consulting firm specializing in very large group discussions about important issues. This is an exciting opportunity to spend time in dialogue with each other. We need to hear from you.
Outstanding Limmud & Professional Development (Multiple Sessions Each Day):
Aaron Alexander | Bradley Shavit Artson | Elliot Dorff | Amy Eilberg
Arnold Eisen | Prof. Richard Elliott Friedman | Randy Gold
David Golinkin | Pamela Jay Gottfried | Reuven Hammer | Jan Caryl Kaufman
Gail Labovitz | Daniel Nevins | Paul Plotkin | Elliot Salo Schoenberg
Mitchell Smilowitz | Prof. Ken Stein | Prof. Paul Wolpe | Prof. Ofra Yeglin
Celebrations & Receptions Every Night Included with Registration
Sunday: Joint Campaign Reception in Honor of Martin S. Cohen and the publication of The Observant Life
Monday: Festive installation dinner for incoming president, Gerry Skolnik
Tuesday: cocktail reception (sponsored by Israel Travel Connection)
Inspirational Davenning with Colleagues Every Day
Celebration of rabbis who have been ordained for 50 years
Azkarah