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Crash Course on Israel: What Has Changed Since October 7?
We are delighted that Charlotte Korchak will be joining us on Sunday morning, January 26 (via Zoom from Jerusalem) to bring us up to date on what has changed in Israel since the tragedy of October 7. She will discuss key developments, such as the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, attacks from and against Iran, the effect on the Israeli and Palestinian people and leaders, the impact on the Middle East, the Abraham Accords and more. The lecture and Q&A are free, but registration is required.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Charlotte about what has changed since October 7.
This program is presented by Beth Am JIAC and co-sponsored by:
Congregation Beth Ami Israel Committee (Santa Rosa)
Congregation Beth Jacob (Redwood City)
Congregation Kol Emeth (Palo Alto)
Jewish Silicon Valley
Z3 Project of Oshman Family JCC
About Our Speaker
Charlotte Korchak is a dynamic teacher. She is the Senior Educator and Director of International Programs for StandWithUs Israel where she educates students from around the world in Israeli history and combatting antisemitism. Charlotte received her BA in Middle Eastern History from USC. She asserts that both peoples, Jews and Arabs have a history. The truth lies in this complexity, not in the simplicity of one side or the other. She has quickly become one of the foremost public speakers in her field, recognized for making complex content engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all ages.
Young Zionist Voices — Global Digital Launch Event
Where: Zoom
When: Tuesday, January 28 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK / 8pm Israel
Cost: Free, Registration Required
Meet the faces behind Young Zionist Voices, the best-selling new essay collection that Israeli President Isaac Herzog lists as his #1 recommendation for books on Judaism! Join us on Zoom to hear from the Gen-Zionist leaders of tomorrow as they pave the way for young Jews to feel empowered around the world:
Shabbos Kestenbaum, student activist and plaintiff against Harvard alleging pervasive and systemic antisemitism
Adela Cojab, attorney and plaintiff against NYU for neglecting Jewish student safety
Alissa Bernstein, Assistant Director of the American Jewish Committee Los Angeles
Shanie Reichman, Director of IPF Atid at Israel Policy Forum
Oz Bin Nun, Hebrew University Student and current IDF commander in the Egoz Commando Unit
The future of Zionism is in good hands – Tap into the Jewish future and sign up now to be part of the conversation!
Jerusalem Launch of Young Zionist Voices
Israeli intellectual and activist Einat Wilf has described the contributors to this new book as “A rising generation of young proud Jews… leaning into being Jewish, into the joy, into the history, into the future, and yes, into the fight.”
Young Zionist Voices is a collection of 31 unique essays by a diverse group of young Jewish activists, Israelis and non-Israelis; all proud to call themselves Zionists. It is the sequel to Jewish Priorities, also edited by David Hazony, which was launched at the Begin Center in February 2024. Like that book, this new volume is packed with thought-provoking ideas to engage with and to argue about, and we invite you to hear from some of the authors of these ideas at a special panel discussion.
The book will be on sale at this event, with editor David Hazony on hand to sign copies.
Registration for the event costs just 15 shekels. The event can also be viewed on Zoom.
Ways Forward: Palestinian and Israeli Perspectives
9:30 - 10:00 AM Bagels and coffee
10:00 - 11:30 AM Program
Z3 Project is happy to co-sponsor with Israel Policy Forum and ICC@JCC a candid conversation with two exceptional and pragmatic experts committed to pursuing a more peaceful and secure future for Israelis and Palestinians alike. Please join IPF board member and past Oshman Family JCC President, Daryl Messinger, in dialogue with Dr. Shira Efron, Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Senior Fellow at Israel Policy Forum, and Manal Zeidan, former advisor to the Office of the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority.
Shira and Manal will cover a range of key issues, including the Palestinian political arena, Israeli and Palestinian public opinion, the future of UNRWA, and what the new Trump administration may mean for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. You can expect a conversation that reflects their candor, pragmatism, and deep commitment to pursuing a more peaceful and secure future for the peoples of the region. We’ll be sure to leave plenty of time for your questions.
About Our Moderator
Daryl Messinger is a board member of Israel Policy Forum. She currently serves as the chair of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA) and is a past chair of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). She was the first woman to hold these positions in the Reform movement. In addition to her extensive involvement in the Reform movement, she currently is chair of Leading Edge, an organization seeking to improve leadership, talent and culture throughout the Jewish nonprofit sector. Daryl is a past president of the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto, California and of Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills. She is an alumna of the Wexner Heritage Program. Prior to retiring in 2009, Daryl had various roles in both communications and investment management organizations. Daryl and her husband Jim Heeger live in Palo Alto, CA,. Jim also has significant lay leadership involvement on several Jewish boards.
About Our Speaker
Dr. Shira Efron is The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Senior Fellow at IPF. Over the last year, she has been focused on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, day-after planning for Gaza, and the reform of UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees. She also serves as a special climate change advisor to Israel’s Ministry of Defense and the co-chair of the subgroup on regional cooperation of President Herzog’s climate forum. Shira has spent over 15 years in U.S. think tanks, including the RAND Corporation, where she founded and led the Israel program between 2016-2022, the Center for American Progress, and Middle East Institute, and the Tel Aviv based Institute for National Security Studies. She was previously a consultant with the U.N. country team in Jerusalem, where she focused on access and movement issues in Gaza. She has a PhD and MPhil in policy analysis from RAND’s Graduate School, an MA in international relations/international business from New York University, and a BSc in biology (major) and computer science (minor) from Tel Aviv University.
About Our Speaker
Manal Zeidan is an intercultural communication specialist and an independent consultant who has worked in both advisory as well as executive roles in government, non-profit organizations and private consultancy firms. She previously served as advisor to the prime minister/ director of international relations at the Office of the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah for six years (2007-2013) after which she worked as the director of advocacy and outreach at Future for Palestine non-profit organization, where she established and oversaw sustainable social and economic development programs to empower women and grassroots organizations throughout the West Bank. Manal holds a B.A. and M.A. degrees in communication studies from California State University, Fullerton.
Civilian Casualties and Israel's Dilemma: Where Do We Go From Here?
Join us for a compelling Zoom event featuring Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, executive director of Ematai and renowned author, as he explores the complex issue of civilian casualties during conflict through the lens of Jewish military ethics. Drawing from his extensive expertise in applying Jewish principles to modern dilemmas, Rabbi Brody will provide insightful perspectives on Israel's moral challenges in warfare. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a stimulating conversation on ethics and morality in times of conflict.
Israel at the Crossroads: Where Do We Go From Here?
Join us for an engaging and timely conversation with Tzipi Livni, former Israeli Vice Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Justice Minister and Professor Amichai Magen, Visiting Fellow in Israel Studies at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. A year after the October 7th attack, in the midst of deep domestic disagreements and an evolving multi-front war, Israel is at an historic crossroads. Where do we go from here?
Tzipi Livni
is a prominent Israeli stateswoman and former Vice Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Justice Minister. Widely regarded as one of Israel's most influential women since Golda Meir, Livni has been a key figure in national security, peace negotiations, and Israeli politics. Known for her steadfast leadership and advocacy for peace, she has worked tirelessly to uphold Israel's democratic values while safeguarding its security interests. Livni led centrist political parties and was Israel’s chief negotiator in peace talks with the Palestinians in 2008 and 2013.
Her extensive political career also includes roles as Minister of Regional Cooperation, Minister of Immigrant Absorption, and Leader of the Opposition, making her the Israeli woman to hold the most government positions. She was part of Israel’s "Security Trio" that oversaw key national security operations, including the attack on Syria’s nuclear project.
Before her political career, Livni served in the Israel Defense Forces and the Mossad. She holds a law degree and was the Director General of the Government Companies Authority, where she promoted privatization and economic growth. Livni has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Time's "100 Most Influential People" and Forbes' "Most Powerful Women." Today, she continues her work as a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, serves on various boards, and shares her expertise as an international speaker and strategic consultant.
Prof. Amichai Magen
is a Visiting Professor in Political Science and Visiting Fellow in Israel Studies at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. In Israel, he is a Senior Lecturer (US Associate Professor) and Head of the MA Program in Diplomacy & Conflict Studies at Reichman University, where he also directs the Program on Democratic Resilience and Development. His research focuses on democracy, the rule of law, and political violence. Born to refugee parents from Nazi Germany and Soviet-occupied Latvia, Amichai Magen grew up in Israel and the UK. A former IDF officer, he has received numerous awards, including the Yitzhak Rabin Fulbright Award and the prestigious Richard von Weizsäcker Fellowship. Magen serves on the Executive Board of the Israel Council on Foreign Relations and several other international boards related to democracy and foreign relations.
An Evening with Noa Tishby
Sunday, September 22
6:00–8:00 PM
Freidenrich Community Park
$75 General Admission | $36 student*
*Please email your student ID to [email protected] to receive a code
Contact: Maya Yaniv | [email protected]
Join us for an evening of discussion and ideas with renowned Israel advocate Noa Tishby. You’ll hear from Noa as she shares her insights on pressing issues facing Israel today, as well as discussing her recently co-authored book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Every attendee will receive a copy of Ms. Tishby’s latest book, and students and their families will have an opportunity to take a photo with Noa after her talk.
Honoring the Life-Saving Heroes of October 7, featuring special guest Ambassador Michael Oren
Z3 Project and United Hatzalah are honored to host former Ambassador Michael Oren.
Michael Oren served in the IDF as a Lone Soldier in the paratroopers and then as an IDF Spokesman. He was Israel's ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2013, where he was instrumental in fortifying the US-Israel alliance and in obtaining U.S. defense aid, especially for the Iron Dome system. After his time in Washington, Oren served as a Member of Knesset and Deputy Minister of Diplomacy in the Prime Minister’s Office. He spearheaded efforts to strengthen Israel-Diaspora relations, to develop the Golan Heights, and to fight BDS. He has authored several New York Times bestsellers including Six Days of War, Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israel Divide and Power, Faith, and Fantasy and is the founder of Israel Advocacy Group. Ambassador Oren's latest writing can be found on his Substack, Clarity.
This event is co-sponsored by United Hatzalah.
Behind the Scenes: Inside Hostage Negotiations
Hostage negotiations don’t follow traditional diplomatic rules. When innocent Americans sit behind bars in hellhole foreign prisons, it’s up to expert negotiators like Mickey Bergman to get them home. Join us in a conversation with Mickey as he discusses his new book “In the Shadows” and learn what it’s like to sit down with America’s toughest adversaries and devise ways to bring trapped hostages home.
Jewish Priorities Comes to London
Jewish Priorities encompasses 65 essays which offers a "pan-Jewish" conversation, from across the Jewish world--secular to ultra-Orthodox, Israel to the US and across the diaspora, younger influencers and veteran writers.