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Movement, Mindfulness and Meditation, BCC 336 d

Join us as we practice yoga, cultivate mindful awareness of our self, surroundings and others and
conclude with a restful guided meditation. This session will help all of us feel more relaxed, release
any tension and fear we may be holding onto and help us cruise through the rest of IC feeling
centered, grounded and focused. This practice is suitable for everyone so come on by!
Facilitator: Shalom Mayberg, Founder, Chamesh Project and Shalom360.com

Property Restitution: Seeking Justice for Victims of the Holocaust,
Holiday Ballroom 5

More than seven decades after the Holocaust, global Jewry continues to seek ways to deliver justice
for those who perished and those who survived. Property restitution is a tangible form of justice
because it restores property rights to the individual, provides for their financial welfare and fosters
the preservation of Jewish life. The Claims Conference and World Jewish Restitution Organization
were formed at different times throughout history to champion property restitution. Meet David
Feinman, the Washington Representative for both organizations, and learn more about their
work, the issues they handle and how their efforts in Washington and Europe promote justice for
Holocaust victims.
Facilitator: David Feinman, Washington Representative, Claims Conference and World Jewish
Restitution Organization

Real Live Reddit: AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Rabbi Jen Lader, Peale C

President Barack Obama, Madonna, Stephen Colbert... What do these three have in common with
Rabbi Jen Lader? All four have participated in a Reddit AMA, during which they answered real-time
questions from online users from around the world. Join Rabbi Jen for a live AMA as she tackles
tough questions from teens about topics that matter to you – today’s generation of young Jews.
Facilitator: Rabbi Jen Lader, Rabbi, Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, MI

Remembering the Holocaust: A Survivor’s Story, BCC 344 d

Trudy Album shares her experiences as a veteran of several BBYO March of the Living trips and
a survivor of Auschwitz and other camps. She brings special meaning to her story with wit,
compassion and love for today’s youth. Because of her work and unstoppable efforts to teach the
lessons of the Holocaust, Trudy was awarded BBYO’s first BBYO Stand UP Award in 2012.
Facilitator: Trudy Album, Holocaust Survivor

Songleader Training, Blake

This session is open to teens of all skill levels and will be split into Songleading 101 & 201
accommodating everyone from beginner to expert! Come learn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind being a
Songleader in BBYO! You do not need to bring a guitar, but may do so if you like.
Facilitators: BBYO’s Songleaders

The Art and Science of Question Finding, Holiday Ballroom 4

In today’s complex world, the real challenge is not problem solving; it’s figuring out which problem
we should be focused on solving in the first place. To become effective leaders, we must build our
question-finding skills and learn how to identify and distill the most personally compelling questions
evoked by our daily experiences. Join us for this experiential session where you’ll learn and practice
a powerful question-finding process designed to deepen your insight and effectiveness as a leader.
Facilitator: Dr. Max Klau, VP of Leadership Development, City Year

The Brand of YOU, BCC 348

What does it mean to have a personal brand? And how can you shape your personal brand to
represent the best of what you have to offer? This session will feature lessons from those who have
built their brands into successful businesses and those who work with Fortune 500 companies to
create strong brands every day, leaving you with tangible tips on how to think of yourself as a brand
and market your skills and experiences.
Facilitator: Gabbi Baker, Account Executive, Ogilvy & Mather

The POOP Project: Artivism from the Bottom-Up, BCC 349

Shawn “The Puru” Shafner sings, dances and preaches... about poop. An actor by training, he
founded The People’s Own Organic Power Project in 2010 in order to make theater, art and
educational experiences that break past the toilet taboo and reconnect audiences to their bodies,
planet and global communities. In this interactive, experiential and inevitably hilarious session, we’ll
learn about all the critical issues currently locked behind the stall door, practice mindfulness and
gratitude for our entire embodied experience and understand how any creative person (that means
you!) can have a powerful impact on the world.
Facilitator: Shawn Shafner, Founder, The POOP Project

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