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ANTISEMITISM: Old Wine in New Bottles | June 2, 2026
Antisemitism is the world’s oldest and most persistent hatred, not because Jews change, but because antisemitism continually mutates to fit the prevailing ideas of the time — repackaged again and again to appear new, like old wine in new bottles. 

From Campus to Courtroom: Fighting Antisemitism Where It Starts to Where It Spreads

Israel and Its Neighbors | The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

An Evening with Ilan Evyatar

The Destruction of Hungarian Jewry: A Commemoration
With Dr. Stephen M. Berk

Ten months of war: An Israeli-American journalist's experience covering the war with Hamas with Melissa Weiss, Executive Editor of Jewish Insider.

For two-thousand years, Jewish history was defined by wandering. This changed with the miraculous birth of the State of Israel in 1948. How did this new political reality change the fundamentals of Jewish identity and spirituality? Explore a radical connection between the visions of early Zionist thinkers and ancient wisdom of the Rabbis of the Talmud with our special guest Rabbi Menachem Creditor as we address a basic question—how much would truly be enough?

Judith Rosenbaum is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker. She is CEO of the Jewish Women’s Archive, which documents Jewish women’s stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change.

Explore the stories of six women who have shaped Israeli culture, politics, and society. Judith Rosenbaum will bring to life the women’s challenges, perseverance, and successes. Their life’s work include medicine, politics, language, music, and education. 

Teaching and Learning about Israel and the Middle East: March 29, 2023
An inspiring and dynamic speaker, Professor Berk has spoken worldwide on issues related to antisemitism, Israel and the Middle East, the Holocaust, and Russian history. He has received numerous honors, including Citizen Laureate from the University at Albany Foundation.   

ROSELLE KLINE CHARTOCK’S presentation will be on her newest book, The Jewish World of Elvis Presley. Through extensive research, she discovered that despite growing up in a fundamentalist Christian family in the South, Presley nevertheless developed an affinity to Jews. Hear stories about the legendary musician’s relationships with Jews in Memphis, including members of his inner circle and learn how Elvis’ Jewish world reflects his humanitarian and philosophical interests.