Speak UP : Experience Israel , Moreno A / B What is your Israel story ? How do you tell your Israel narrative to the world ? Get to know Israel through the eyes and experiences of Israeli citizens , refugees , African American activists , and your peers . Participants in this session will engage in a day of interactive learning and hands-on skills training facilitated by StandWithUs , leaving you armed with new knowledge and skills to help inform how to share your Israel story most effectively when you return home . Facilitator ( s ): Pnina Agenyahu , Senior Shlicha for Israel Engagement , Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ; Miri Kornfeld , Executive Director of High School Affairs , StandWithUs ; Yayha Mahamed , Teen Leader and Author , StandWithUs Israel ; Chloé Valdary , Director of Partnerships and Outreach , Jerusalem U
Speak UP : Israel Advocacy , Reverchon A / B Join our partners at AIPAC , CJPAC , IsraAID and the Jewish Agency for Israel to learn about the power you have to make a direct impact on policies and issues you care about by acquiring the tools you need to effectively engage with local officials in your community . No matter where you are from , the advocacy skills shared in this session can be applied in any environment to inspire meaningful engagement with elected officials about important topics related to Israel . Take a stand on the front lines of our international Speak UP for Israel campaign as part of this unique opportunity to engage with key leaders and carve out your space in the history books ! Facilitator ( s ): Hilik Bar , Deputy Speaker , Knesset ; Joshua Losner , National Early Engagement Director , AIPAC ; Avi Mayer , Spokesman to the International Media , The Jewish Agency for Israel ; Jaime Reich , Director of Outreach and Programming , Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee ; Dr . Tali Shaltiel , Israeli Physician , IsraAID
Speak UP : Peace Process , Pegasus A / B Get an in-depth look into the field of peace work in the Middle East , followed by the opportunity to connect your love of Israel with newly developed knowledge and skills to serve as effective advocates for peace . Join us as we take immediate action to encourage local members of Congress to support legislation that would dramatically increase investment in grassroots peace efforts and discover additional ways to getinvolved in furthering the peace process long-term . Facilitator ( s ): Shoshana Abrams , Operations Manager , Kids4Peace ; Hilik Bar , Deputy Speaker , Knesset ; Yakir Englander , Vice President and Shalom Hartman Scholar , Alliance for Middle East Peace ; Fatima Fettar , Program Officer , Alliance for Middle East Peace ; Representative of Heartbeat ; Daniel May , Auburn Seminary ; Avi Meyerstein , Founder and President , Alliance for Middle East Peace ; Obada Shtaya , Trainer , OneVoice Movement / Peaceworks Foundation ; Father Josh Thomas , Executive Director , Kids4Peace
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Speak UP : Start Up Nation , Gaston A / B Whether you ' re interested in design , technology , meditation , problem-solving or are simply looking to be inspired by a new outlook on life , join us as we explore the question : " How can we use Israeli innovation to solve world challenges ?" Learn from Israeli entrepreneurs and thought leaders who have brought their knowledge , skills , and innovative products or services to communities around the world to make a lasting impact across industries . Facilitator ( s ): Danielle Abraham , Independent Consultant and former Senior Policy Advisor for Israel ' s Agency for International Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MASHAV ); Narkis Alon , Founder and CEO , Double You ; Naama Baor , Princess of Organized Chaos , TOM : Tikkun Olam Makers ; Tomer Dvir , Co-founder and CEO , Soluto
Sports Leadership , Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas Whether playing , managing or cheering on your favorite team , sports are not only fun and exhilarating but also have community building power that should not be underestimated . There are numerous stories throughout history of sports teams bringing cities and nations together , while individual athletes have used their spotlight for good at the forefront of major movements from civil rights to women ' s rights . Sports can play important roles in uniting people to help bridge gender , racial and socio-economic divides , while also instilling important values of leadership and teamwork in those involved both on and off the court / field / rink / etc . Join us for an in-depth look at several organizations that use sports to build stronger communities and take part in this interactive opportunity to find fulfillment and grounding through sports . Facilitator ( s ): Wade Davis , Executive Director , You Can Play Project ; Risa Isard , Senior Program Associate in the Sports & Society Program , The Aspen Institute ; Kim Miller , Vice President of Leadership and Education Programs , Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality ; Jenny Moe , Senior Program Director , Harlem Lacrosse ; Devin O ' Brien , Co-founder and Chief Program Officer , Memphis Inner City Rugby ; Brad Sham , Announcer , Dallas Cowboys
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