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In partnership with our friends at StandWithUs UK, this exclusive 10-week programme features over a dozen expert guest lecturers, and is designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to effectively advocate for Israel and combat Antisemitism, all whilst meeting like-minded YPs from across London. Not to mention, each of the 10 sessions is fully catered!
This course is exclusively for Jewish Young Professionals aged 21-35.
Acceptance onto this course is subject to screening and interview.
Wednesday 18th March
David Collier - Investigative Journalist and undercover researcher into Antisemitism.
Rabbi Dov Cowan - Expert in Jewish history and veteran Israel Advocacy activist.
Wednesday 25th March
Natasha Hausdorff - Barrister, International Law expert, and legal director of UK Lawyers for Israel
Rabbi Dov Cowan - Expert in Jewish history and veteran Israel Advocacy activist.
Wednesday 15th April - Yom Hashoah Special
Join us for an evening in conversation with Jennifer Teege, the granddaughter of notorious Nazi commandant Amon Goeth, depicted by Ralph Finnes in 'Schindlers List’.
Tuesday 21st April - Yom Hazikaron Special with Beit Halochem UK
Join us for a special evening as we mark Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. On the night, we will be joined by a real-life hero - Res. Capt. Eytan Fassenberg, an IDF veteran wounded in Gaza after October 7th.
BONUS EVENT: Wednesday 22nd April - Yom Ha’atzmaut BBQ
Join 150 young professionals as we celebrate Israel’s 78th birthday! Half-price tickets available to participants of the Israel Advocacy course.
Wednesday 29th April
Jonathan Harounoff - Israel’s spokesperson to the United Nations
Rabbi Dov Cowan - Expert in Jewish history and veteran Israel Advocacy activist
Wednesday 6th May
Professor Rosa Freedman - Professor of Law, Conflict & Global Development at the University of Reading
Rabbi Aubrey Hersh - Historian, Podcaster and Tour Guide who has run more than 250 Jewish heritage tours across Europe.
Sunday 10th May - Exclusive Film Screening
Join us for an exclusive screening of ‘Upheaval’. This gripping documentary delves into the life of Menachem Begin, tracing his journey from resistance fighter to visionary statesman. We will be joined on the night by Herzl Malkov - CEO of the Begin Centre in Jerusalem.
Wednesday 13th May
Eliana Garfunkel - Educator with StandWithUs UK
Rabbi Dov Cowan - Expert in Jewish history and veteran Israel Advocacy activist
Wednesday 20th May
Isaac Zarfati - Executive Director of StandWithUs UK
Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz - Bestselling author and internationally renowned lecturer on Jewish philosophy and medical ethics
Wednesday 27th May
Rotem Perlberger - Emissary of The Jewish Agency to StandWithUs UK
Rabbi Dov Cowan - Expert in Jewish history and veteran Israel Advocacy activist
Timings
A typical week will take the following format.
19:30 - Doors Open
20:00 - 1st Speaker
20:50 - Desert
21:10 - 2nd Speaker
22:00 - See you next week!
