All Friends are Welcome to Attend!


The Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, in cooperation with Chabad at Harvard and Harvard Hillel, and in solidarity with partner organizations at other universities, is hosting this day of events open to alumni, students, and friends.

Harvard Yard campus student holding Israeli flag

Together, we will commemorate and reflect on the events of the last year and set out a path forward. We will honor our fallen and our captives, hear from leading lights in the Jewish world, and build bonds of unity as we confront the ongoing crisis. All attendees are required to abide by our Code of Conduct. Photo ID’s will be checked at the door.

By gathering at the start of the fall semester, we hope to promote necessary changes for the coming year, and influence decisions being made at this critical time.

Agenda

  • 11:00 am – Bagel Brunch (Registration Closed)
  • 1:00 pm – Doors Open – Security Check Requires Photo IDs
  • 1:00 pm – Photo Exhibition: Devastation and Devotion: Drawing Strength from Unity
  • 2:00 pm – Summit Begins: Crisis on Campus: Antisemitism, Zionism and the Future of Higher Education
  • 5:30 pm – Post-Event Reception (included in $180 Premium ticket)

Keynote Speakers

Eylon Levy

Eylon Levy is a co-founder of the Israeli Citizen Spokespersons’ Office and hosts ‘State of a Nation’ podcast. He served as an Israeli Government Spokesman in the October 7 War with Hamas, one of the leading voices for Israel… Read More.

Einat Wilf

Einat Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010 to 2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the Foreign Affairs… Read More.

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt

Confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 30, 2022 as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt leads efforts to advance U.S. foreign policy to counter antisemitism throughout the world. A historian, academic, and author… Read More

Dara Horn

Dara Horn is the award-winning author of six books, including the novels In the Image, The World to Come, All Other Nights, and the essay collection People Love Dead Jews. The recipient of two National Jewish Book Awards, Carnegie Medal … Read More





Event Committee

  • Laura Fein, AB ’91, Summit Chair
  • Claudine Cohen, HBS GMP ‘22, Summit Co-Chair
  • Adrian Ashkenazy, AB ’96
  • Analisa Balares, HBS MBA ’05
  • Robert Bernat, MD, JD; HLS JD ‘80
  • Zoe Bernstein, AB ‘02
  • Roni Brunn, AB
  • Michael Esrubilsky, AB ‘97
  • Eric Fleiss, AB ’97, HBS MBA ‘03
  • Allison Burman Gordon, GSD ’06
  • Gittel Hillebrand, HLS JD ’94
  • Dr. Diana Hurwitz, AB ’87
  • Rachel Hyman
  • Dvora Inwood, AB ’94
  • Jason E. Klein, HBS MBA ’86
  • Michelle Koerner, P ’21
  • Kiran Lang, AB ’93
  • Andrew Levy
  • Kim Morgan Blank, AB ’91
  • Rabbi Dani Passow, MA ‘22
  • David L. Ridl, HLS JD ’81
  • Edmond Safra
  • Clarence Schwab, HBS MBA ’96
  • Dan Weiner, AB ’92
  • Dalia Yablon, AB ’96
  • Nana Zarchi

FAQ

  • What are Premium Tickets?
    Premium tickets include entry to the catered (sushi, open bar, and delicious food!) post-summit reception with presenters. Space is strictly limited and WILL SELL OUT!
  • Will the Speakers attend the reception?
    YES! We have confirmed that most speakers will attend and are in the process of confirming travel schedules of others.
  • Will there be security?
    Organizers are working closely with Harvard University Police Department and other security providers to ensure a safe and peaceful event. We will enforce our Code of Conduct.
  • Will there be a livestream?
    Yes, we will offer a personalized zoom connection! We are sorry to miss you in-person but invite you to register for the livestream.
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