Be a Philanthropist
Foundations and Strategic Philanthropy
Lisa Farber Miller
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Sun Drift
Identity & Responsibility,
Teens
This session will pierce the veil of the foundation world to give you the tools you need to become a philanthropist and will demystify foundation philanthropy and how foundations work. You will learn about trends in Jewish giving nationally and study Jewish philanthropic traditions. Through a hands-on activity you will explore different approaches to giving and practice strategic philanthropy. Participants will learn about how to create a philanthropy plan and explore how tzedakah and strategy can inform giving.
From Ethiopia to Israel
A Personal Journey
Jennifer Kraft,
Bizu Riki Mullu
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Foxfire
Global History & Culture,
Israel
Join us for a personal journey from Ethiopia to Israel, through the eyes of Bizu Riki Mullu. Explore some of the continuing efforts to integrate this community into modern Israel.
From the Speech of Pesach to the Silence of Shavuot
Yehudis Fishman
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Windwood
Text & Thought
What is the transformative nature of the movement of the 49days between Pesach and Shavuot? Why is Hametz a prohibition on Pesach and an obligation on Shavuot? Here is an invitation to examine the inner relationship between speech and silence both personally and theologically.
Shalom Bayit
Peace Begins at Home
Susan Heitler
Monday 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Gold Streak
Family & Intergenerational,
Text & Thought
Peace in the world begins at home. Jewish collective wisdom from our sages offers good guidance for how to talk with each other, and for what to do when we are at risk for sparring.
Tell Me Text
Y-Love
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Starslide
Arts & Performance,
Teens,
Text & Thought
In an innovative, entertaining, and wholly unique session, Y-Love will use lyrics from the band, System of a Down, to explore a piece from the Zohar and Parashat B'reishit (the first portion of the Torah). Don't miss this chance to learn Torah through music and Y-Love!
The Art of the Maggid
Ilan Glazer
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Ballroom Divide
Arts & Performance,
Teens
Have you ever heard a story that's changed your life? Have you ever told a story that's changed someone else's? Come and hear inspiring stories from one of the world's newest Maggidim! Join Ilan on a round-the-world adventure of his favorite stories and learn techniques to become an empowering storyteller! Learn how to bring out the story within you and use it to empower and inspire others. You, too, can become a Maggid - let Ilan show you how!
Tzitzit: The History and Meaning
Elisheva Brenner
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Gold Camp
Come learn about the world of "spiritual technology" of which the tallit and tzitzit are a part. Tying the tzitzit is central to many Jewish ceremonies. This class will provide a hands on demonstration of tying the tzitzit and the meaning of praying with them.
What Happens After I Die?
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Eliot Baskin
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Sun Burst
Text & Thought
After brainstorming what we personally believe happens after we die, I will present six classic Jewish positions from Biblical, Rabbinic, and modern sources to elucidate this ultimate question on the hereafter and its implications for our lives.
