BBYO International Convention 2015 Program Guide | Page 55

Monopolity: The Fun Game of Israeli Politics,
Marriott M109
Do Israeli politics confuse you? Do you
understand what happened in the elections and
why? If not, we can clear up the confusion!
Facilitator: World Zionist Organization
Sessions: Limmud 2

Questioning What Is-Imagining What Could
Be, Marriott M108
Immense strength and opportunity comes from
questioning the status quo. Use some proven
tactics to evaluate the current situation you and
your region find yourself in, and imagine what
could be. Then, make a plan to get there!
Facilitator: Barrett Harr and Rebecca McDonald,
NFTY
Sessions: Limmud 3
Redefining Globalization, Hanover C
Join Jake and Roni as they unveil BBYO’s brand
new definition of Globalization! If you’re interested
in learning about our global Jewish community
and how we can all connect as one family, this
is the Limmud session for you! What more could
you ask for?
Facilitator: Jake Nitzkin and Roni Rose,
International Mazkirim
Sessions: Limmud 3

Shuk Details

NFTY — NO: Mythbusters: Israel Edition,
Marriott M107
In this workshop, you will tackle myths and truths
regarding Israel through an interactive game.
You will gain a spectrum of knowledge pertaining
to Israel. Most importantly, you will learn how
to respond to the myths and negative rumors
about Israel in real-world situations. Some topics
include, but are not limited to, Israeli conflict,
Israel’s history, a day in the life of an Israeli, Israeli
food, inventions made in Israel, various religions
living in Israel and much more!
Facilitator: NFTY-NO iFellows, NFTY-NO
Sessions: Limmud 2

Over 21 Million People Are Enslaved
Worldwide. What Can We Do About It?,
Regency V
This will be a collaborative presentation and open
dialogue with Michael Hebb and Eileen Levinson
focusing on the critical issue of human trafficking/
modern slavery, its relationship to Passover and
the power of new media to reshape the Passover
experience. This will help your Passover have
the flexibility to address current issues, expand
participation and result in direct action.
Facilitator: Michael Hebb, Seder2015.org; Eileen
Levinson, Haggadot.com
Sessions: Limmud 1

Program Schedule

NFTY — NEL: The Game of Life- Israeli Style,
Marriott M107
Remember the Game of Life you played as a kid?
Come play it again as if you were an Israeli. Take
a stroll down the path of life as an Israeli. Start
your life at the beginning of your army career.
Continue through marriage, kids and housing!
Do you want to live your life on a kibbutz or
in the old city? By the time you’ve completed
your mandatory army service are you going to
continue and hope to become a major? Or do
you want to begin your family life? You might
choose to leave your army post and become an
inventor, will you invent the new hot item? What’s
next? It’s up to you as the Israeli of your dreams.
By the end of the game, you will feel like you’ve
walked a mile in an Israeli’s footsteps.
Facilitator: NEL iStreet Fellows, NFTY-NEL
Sessions: Limmud 2

Netzer — Learn About Israel, Marriott M303
Facilitator: Netzer, NFTY in Israel
Sessions: Limmud 3

Additional Information

Movie — “Above and Beyond”, Marriott M 301
The first major feature-length documentary about
the foreign airmen in the ’48 War, “Above and
Beyond” brings together new interviews as well as
stunning aerial footage to present a fascinating,
little-known tale filled with heart, heroism and
high-flying chutzpah.
Sessions: Limmud 2 and 3 (2-Block Session)

NFTY — STR: Israel on Campus: Defending
Your Beliefs, Marriott M107
Experience what it’s like to be a Jew on a college
campus without paying $40,000 tuition! Join the
discussion about anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism
in colleges around the US and witness college
life as the breeding ground for political and
religious uprising.
Facilitator: NFTY-STR iStreet Fellows, NFTY-STR
Sessions: Limmud 3

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