Ad Matai ? Confronting Antisemitism in the Current Moment
2024 Intensive
Ad Matai ? Confronting Antisemitism in the Current Moment
This year ’ s Intensive theme was focused on antisemitism . We learned about ways antisemitism subtly manifests in our society , discussed pastoral care and community organizing after antisemitic incidents , heard from Hillel professionals about what ’ s happening on university campuses , and considered how anti-Zionism is different from and connected to antisemitism . We took a local nature walk to get grounded , experienced the YIVO Center for Jewish History and , of course , enjoyed one another ’ s prayer leadership and company .
SESSIONS INCLUDED : Recognizing Antisemitic Tropes and Responding Productively Panel : Hillel Professionals and Antisemitism on Campus A Pastoral Response to Antisemitism Local Interfaith Relations : Before and After October 7th
AJR Intensive 2024 Presenters
Rabbi Ira Dounn ( AJR ‘ 17 ) Associate Director , Princeton University Center for Jewish Life ( Hillel )
Rabbi Naomi Kalish , PhD Harold and Carole Wolfe Director of the Center for Pastoral Education , JTS
Navah Kogen Senior Director of Student Life Columbia / Barnard Hillel
Rabbi Jay Michaelson , PhD Columnist for the Forward and Rolling Stone ; Fellow , American Jewish University
Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek Rabbi Emeritus , Beacon Hebrew Alliance ; Senior Rabbinic Fellow , Shalom Hartman Institute ; Fellow , Schusterman Foundation
Rabbi Rob Scheinberg , PhD Rabbi in Residence , AJR ; Rabbi , United Synagogue , Hoboken , NJ
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