
Z3 2023 Conference
Sunday, November 5, 2023 • 21 Cheshvan 5784
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMOFJCCWith over 30 speakers, more than a dozen interactive breakout sessions and high-caliber keynote addresses designed to bring out the best in Diaspora-Israeli dialogue, the Z3 Conference is a not-to-be-missed gathering this year.
Z3 Project at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto is planning a phenomenal array of guiding voices to chart a path forward in this moment. Don't miss your chance to have a say in the future of Jewish identity and world affairs. Get your tickets today!
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The Z3 Conference is thrilled to feature former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as keynote speaker. Joining former PM Bennett will be Hon. Elyakim Rubinstein, former Israeli Supreme Court Justice and Dr. Yuli Tamir, former Israeli Minister of Education, Dr. Beza Abebe, Jewish diversity advocate and research fellow, Alex Rif, CEO, founder, documentarian and poet and Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, top political consultant.
Attendees receive:
- Full day of programming including plenaries, workshops and breakout sessions.
- Catered lunch, dinner and refreshments.
- Community fair of organizations—discover who is making a difference and how you can join in.
- NEW: Childcare is available and included at no additional cost during the conference for K–5th Graders from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and for children 3–5 years of age from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions and to sign up, please contact z3project@paloaltojcc.org.
Online attendance is available! Sign up for the livestream here.
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