Austin Z3 Schedule
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 SCHEDULE
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9:30 AM | CHECK-IN | Linda & Keith Zimmerman Family Multi-Purpose Rooms
- Food for purchase available all day: Afuga Coffee, Stephanie & Jeff Miller Family JCafe
10:00 AM | WELCOME PLENARY | Epstein Family Community Hall
- Welcome: Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus, Michal Ilai and Jessica Ochs
10:15 AM | FEATURED SPEAKERS | Epstein Family Community Hall
- What is Z3?: Zack Bodner
- Zionism Past & Present: An Overview of the History of American Modern Zionism Post 1948: Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Professor Gil Troy
- The Future of Zionism: Where is Zionism Headed? Identifying as Zionists in the Diaspora: Adela Cojab Moadeb
- Campus Voices: Choosing an Organization That is Aligned with Our Zionist Values: Student Panel
12:30 PM | LUNCH | Kogut Terrace
1:00 – 2:15 PM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS | Various locations
- Talking Tachlis: Tools for the Zionist High School Student | Aubrey & Bobby Epstein Conference Room
- Talking Tachlis: Tools for the Zionist University Student | Linda & Keith Zimmerman Multipurpose Room B
- Fighting for Zionism From Within Hollywood | Barbara Tocker Engagement & Education Center
- Building Community Resilience Post October 7 | Friedel Family Foundation Board Room
- Israel Up Close and Personal | Epstein Family Community Hall (Stage Side)
- Wearing Our Jewish Identity | Linda & Keith Zimmerman Multipurpose Room A
- עמיות ,ציונות והעתיד המשותף שלנו | Epstein Family Community Hall (Back Half)
2:30 – 3:45 PM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS | Various locations
- The Hero of Your Narrative is You! | Friedel Family Foundation Board Room
- Calling Ourselves Zionists in the Classroom| Friedel Family Foundation Board Room
- Intergenerational Gap | Epstein Family Community Hall (Stage Side)
- Living at the Intersection of Zionism and Americanism | Barbara Tocker Engagement & Education Center
- Accepting the Torch to Create the Next Generation of Leaders | Linda & Keith Zimmerman Multipurpose Room A
- Progressive Zionism at a Juncture | Epstein Family Community Hall (Back Half)
- ייחודה וכוחה של הזהות הישראלית | Linda & Keith Zimmerman Multipurpose Room B
4:00 PM | CLOSING | Jennifer & David Kaufman Family Living Room
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 BREAK OUT SESSIONS
Break Out Sessions 1 (1:00 – 2:15 PM)
עמיות ,ציונות והעתיד המשותף שלנו
עמיות ,ציונות והעתיד המשותף שלנו
מהם יחסי הגומלין בין יהדות התפוצות לבין ישראל וכיצד הם משפיעים על עתידו של עם ישראל? שיחה קולחת דוד חזוני 3זי מכון ראשו הסופרעל הציונות העכשווית בתפוצות עם
Fighting for Zionism from within Hollywood | LANA MELMAN
Fighting for Zionism From Within Hollywood | Lana Melman
Musicians, actors and other artists are playing an important role in today’s climate of antizionism and antisemitism. This session will focus on stories about heroes and villains and will measure the impact of the boycott movement on Hollywood.
Building Community Resilience Post October 7th | YAKIR ENGLANDER
Building Community Resilience Post October 7th: A Practical Workshop for Taking Responsibility | Yakir Englander
This session will provide practical tools for building community resilience. These tools will enable us to transform adversity into growth and strength, shaping our collective path forward in the years ahead.
Israel Up Close and Personal | ELIHU BEN ONN
Choice 3 Israel Up Close and Personal: Understanding Israel’s Internal Challenges | Elihu Ben Onn
As diaspora Jews, we want to support Israel and its people. What are some of Israel’s current internal issues, and how do we continue to offer our support?
Wearing Our Jewish Identity | MICHELE ROOTSTEIN & HALLIE GREENBERG
Wearing Our Jewish Identity: Jewish Jewelry Post October 7 | Michele Rootstein & Hallie Greenberg
Immediately after the horrific events of October 7, sales in Jewish jewelry surged. Jews were seeking to support Israel by wearing pieces that identify them as Jews. Allies of the Jewish community who wanted to show their support for the Jewish State also purchased similar pieces. Wearing Stars of David, Hamsas, Chai necklaces, and even pendants in the contour shape of Israel became trendy. This session will discuss this new trend as a reaction to the horrific events of October 7th.
Talking Tachlis: Tools for the Zionist University Student
Talking Tachlis: Tools for the Zionist University Student
A frank and open discussion empowering college students with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove.
This session is for college students only.
Talking Tachlis: Tools for the Zionist High School Student
Talking Tachlis: Tools for the Zionist High School Student
A frank and open discussion empowering high school students with Adela Cojab and Zack Bodner.
This session is for high school students only.
BREAK OUT SESSIONS 2 (2:30 – 3:45 PM)
אתגרים והזדמנויות -ות יחודה וכוחה של הזהות הישראלית בתפוצי
אתגרים והזדמנויות -ות יחודה וכוחה של הזהות הישראלית בתפוצי
הזהות הישראלית היא הרבה מעבר לחיים בישראל – היא דרך חיים ייחודית המתאפיינת ביזמות, אומץ, אחריות וחיבור בין מזרח למערב. במפגש זה נבחן את מרכיבי הישראליות שלנו ונבדוק כיצד הם יכולים להעשיור את הקהילה היהודית – אמריקאית. נדון בהזדמנויות וביתרונות שמציע מעמדנו כמיעוט בתוך יהדות ארצות הברית, באתגרי ההסתגלות והצמיחה, ובדרכים שבהן נוכל לשמש גשר לחיבור עם ישראל יקיר אנגלנדר
Intergenerational Gap | RABBI ELLIOT COSGROVE
Intergenerational Gap: Where are Our Children and Grandchildren When it Comes to Israel? | Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove
With a commitment to the diversity of voices in our community, Rabbi Cosgrove will lead an eye-level conversation about ways to invite into our tent those family members who feel alienated.
Living at the Intersection of Zionism and Americans | GIL TROY
Living at the Intersection of Zionism and Americans | GIL TROY
Zionism and Americanism rhyme much more than they clash. Building on themes from his book, “To Resist the Academic Intifada: Letters to my Students on Defending the Zionist Dream,” in this session, Profesor Gil Troy will explore modern liberalism, Americanism, and Zionism.
Accepting the Torch to Create the Next Generation of Leaders | ADELA COJAB
Accepting the Torch to Create the Next Generation of Leaders | Adela Cojab
What is our responsibility as the future leaders of our Jewish communities? What is our vision as we march forward with pride as Zionists? This session will focus on these questions and more.
Progressive Zionism at a Juncture | Nomi Colton-Max
Progressive Zionism at a Juncture: How Can We Still Achieve Our Goals? | Nomi Colton-Max
This session will focus on the challenges of positioning ourselves as progressive Zionists currently here and in Israel and express how voting for the World Zionist Congress can help create change.
The Hero of Your Narrative is You! | YUVAL DAVID
The Hero of Your Narrative is You! | Yuval David
You are essential in the advocacy and representation of our people and values! This session will be an inspiring and challenging conversation with Yuval David.
This session is for high school and college students only.
CALLING OURSELVES ZIONISTS IN THE CLASSROOM
A Question of Identity: Calling Ourselves Zionists in the Classroom
This is an informal and interactive session for high school and college students to dive deep into life on campus and in Jewish organizations on campus.
This session is for high school and college students only.
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