Passages – “Event with former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley”

U.N Ambassador Nikki Haley will be joining us Monday, May 4th at 3 PM CST for a LIVE Q&A on her leadership journey, defending Israel at the U.N., leading in times of crisis, her thoughts on the United States and Israel’s future role at the U.N., and more! You won’t want to miss this. Registration […]

AJC – “National Politics on Campus…from a Distance: An AJC Town Hall with College Democrats and College Republicans”

Jewish students are often among the most politically-engaged students on college campuses. Especially in this presidential election year, many students will get involved with presidential, congressional, or even local campaigns, canvassing their neighborhoods, phonebanking, or even working full-time in politics. But what does fighting for your political beliefs and values look like now, when politics […]

AJC – ” Coronavirus: A Challenge to Liberal Democracies?”

Since the Coronavirus pandemic erupted, leaders in the democratic world have used extensive powers as an immediate response to what constitute a global health crisis. These measures, going from travel bans to containment orders and closures of businesses can be seen as tests on democratic governments' commitment to liberties and civil rights. In some cases, […]

AJC – “The United Arab Emirates and the Coronavirus”

As the United Arab Emirates approaches the 50th anniversary of its 1971 founding, the country is confronting the twin threats of the coronavirus pandemic and its strategic consequences for diplomacy, geopolitics, the economy, and beyond – while continuing to invest in alternative energy, adapting its international affairs agenda to current realities, extending aid to states […]

JNF – “Hollywood Salutes Israel A Conversation with David Mamet”

A strong supporter of Israel and of JNF, David Mamet is one of the most acclaimed, and eclectic writers of our time. A Pulitzer Prize recipient, playwright, film director, screenwriter and author, he received Tony nominations for Glengarry Glen Ross and Speed‑the‑Plow. He’s written for television and radio, and is the creator, producer and frequent writer for the […]

AJC – “Transatlantic Dialogues (Part I): U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch and MEP Lukas Mandl”

Relations between the United States and European Union have experienced unprecedented strain in recent years. Can the two powers overcome their differences on Iran, Russia, Israel, and other key issues? Join us as we hear from leading voices on both sides of the Atlantic, with U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on […]

JNF – “Ambassador Michael Oren His Incredible Story and the History of Aliyah”

An American‑born Israeli historian, author, politician, and former ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren is the author of The New York Times best‑selling Power, Faith and Fantasy and Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East. Hear about his Aliyah story pre‑Nefesh B’Nefesh days, how it’s revolutionized the process, and enjoy his vast […]

AWB – “Understanding Israel’s Democracy & Society with Matti Friedman”

Join A Wider Bridge in conversation with Israeli author, Matti Friedman, to better understand Israel’s vibrant democracy and society. This discussion will focus both on the historical and current composition of Israel’s democracy and the different “tribes” that make up Israeli society and how they function within this complex dynamic. We will also be discussing […]

AJC – “The Significance of Sport in Diplomacy”

Marty Conway, professor of Global Business of Sport at Georgetown University, and Trina Bolton, Program Officer in the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, will lead a session on the influence of sports as a means to diplomacy.