AUSTIN Z3 CONFERENCE

Save the Date! Austin Z3 February 22-24, 2025

What is the Z3 Conference?

The Z3 Project is an initiative bridging the gap between diaspora Jewry and Israel. It fosters open dialogue and offers a fresh model of Jewish engagement that explores Zionism in its third phase while fostering a strong sense of unity within the global Jewish community. 

Founded and led by the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, the Z3 Project celebrated its 10-year anniversary this past November. The upcoming Austin Z3 Conference will mark the city’s second year participating in this dynamic and impactful event. 

This year’s programming will feature an inspiring introduction by Zack Bodner, CEO of the Oshman Family JCC and founder of the Z3 Project. Attendees will also enjoy thought-provoking keynote addresses, a college student panel, meaningful breakout sessions, a dedicated track for high school teens, appearances from special guest speakers, and so much more! 

For questions, contact Robyn Burch at robyn.burch@shalomaustin.org

Date
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Sunday & Monday, February 23-24, 2025

Location
Dell JCC

It was such a heartening way on engaging about Israel – with a group of people with diverse backgrounds and connections to Israel. Also, loved the connection with the Shalom Austin community and people in Austin who care enough about Israel to self-select to attend the conference.

Coming with no expectations for the day, except to learn all about Z3 and enjoy the community, I received so much increased knowledge and appreciation for our Jewish community.

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Zack Bodner

Author and President & CEO, Oshman Family JCC

Rabbi Amitai Fraiman

Director, The Z3 Project, Oshman Family JCC

Rabbi Daniel Septimus

Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus

CEO, Shalom Austin

Rabbi Daniel Septimus

Congressman Michael McCaul

U.S. Representative, Texas’ 10th District in the United States Congress

Rabbi Stephanie Max

Executive Director, Texas Hillel

Rabbi Denise Eger

Author, Speaker, Social Justice Activist

Algom Ben-Horin

West Coast Regional Program Director, The Jewish Agency

Michaela Jacobsberg-Reiss

Michaela Jacobsberg-Reiss

Product and Marketing Leader, Founder of MJR Go To Market

Michaela Jacobsberg-Reiss

Yakir Englander

Senior Director of IAC Gvanim and Leadership Education

Dror Stein

Content and Leadership Director, Z3
Oshman Family JCC

Michaela Jacobsberg-Reiss

Carol Silverberg

Co-Founder and President, Explorei3
Co-Founder, Fertility Foundation of Texas

Wendy Goodman

Senior Marketing & Communications Director, Shalom Austin
Editor-in-Chief, The Jewish Outlook & Jewish Austin Magazine

Robyn Burch

Robyn Burch

Executive Assistant, Rapoport Center

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