BBYO International Convention 2016 Program Guide | Page 35

LIMMUD – ROUND 1 11:30 AM Above and Beyond, BCC 336 The first major feature-length documentary about the foreign airmen in the 1948 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. View clips from the feature film and hear from Gideon "Giddy" Lichtman, Retired U.S. Air Force Pilot and Founder of the Israeli Air Force, who risked his U.S. citizenship to fight for what he believed in and set the foundation for the Israel we know today. Facilitators: Lt. Col. Bruce Lichtman, U.S. Air Force; Gideon Lichtman, Retired U.S. Air Force Pilot, Founding Member of the Israeli Air Force Ask AIPAC Anything!, BCC 345 d The issues surrounding Israel, Palestine, Occupation, Middle East Conflict and the U.S.-Israel relationship are more complex today than ever before, and discussing them has become a challenge even for the most seasoned pro-Israel activist. Here’s your chance to ask AIPAC Leadership Development Director Jonathan Kessler anything; no question is too controversial! Facilitators: Sydney Kaplan, Deputy Early Engagement Director, AIPAC; Jonathan Kessler, Leadership Development Director, AIPAC Blogging Personal, BCC 338 d Sarah Tuttle-Singer, New Media Editor of The Times of Israel, frequently shares details of her personal life on her popular The Times of Israel and Kveller blog. Join Sarah for in-depth conversation about what led her to Israel, living life in the home of the Jewish people and a lesson on how to be compelling in your writing and conversations. Facilitator: Sarah Tuttle-Singer, New Media Editor, The Times of Israel Creativity at Your Fingertips, Calloway B Free yourself from the confines of your computer, and discover a new way to jump start your creative thinking; push your ideas in new directions; and bring real world inspiration into your creative process. You’ll capture ideas digitally, using your smartphones and provided tablets to sketch, take photos and use new Adobe mobile apps to capture color, shapes and more. With the assistance of Adobe trainers, you’ll learn how to access your designs right at your fingertips and easily transform them to use as you work across other mobile apps or your favorite Adobe desktop apps including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You’ll leave with digital artwork that commemorates your experience, and a new approach for working anytime inspiration strikes. Facilitators: The Adobe Design Team Faith After the Holocaust: Can Humankind Still Believe in G-d After Earth Became Hell?, BCC 341 d Extreme evil, human existence, Creation, G-d – alive or dead? Where do you stand? Come to this session for a reading of Eliezer Berkovitz’s prologue of his extraordinary "Faith After The Holocaust." Facilitator: Rabbi Carlos Tapiero, Deputy Director-General, Maccabi World Union From Sports Star to Sports Leader, BCC 350 d In 2015, Captain Boyd ‘The Rainmaker’ Melson became the World Boxing Council U.S. Junior Middleweight Champion. In 2004, Jay Fielder retired as quarterback of the Miami Dolphins after winning ten or more games three times, making two playoff appearances and winning an AFC East title. Come hear the stories of these two sports stars and how they took their skills from the athletic arenas to the world to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Come hear Melson and Fiedler's stories of selfless service and learn how committing to go a little further and endure a little longer, you can truly make a difference in the world. Facilitators: Jay Fiedler, Former Quarterback, National Football League; Captain Boyd ‘Rainmaker’ Melson, Boxer Human Trafficking: It Happens in our Own Backyards, BCC 343 It’s hard to believe, but slavery still exists today. Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery involving the for-profit exploitation of women, children and men. While many think of human trafficking as a problem that exists far away, you will hear about first-hand experiences in supporting h