Relationship-Building on the World Stage : An Ambassador ’ s Story , Pegasus B Join Eitan Levon , Consul General for Israel to the Southwest , as he gives you a look into his world representing Israel here in the United States . As an emissary to a country with such a wide range of opinions on Israel and its government , the Ambassador faces a tremendous challenge in trying to develop and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations . Ask him about how his work has been shaped by the political landscape in both countries and about what it ’ s like living the life of a diplomat . Facilitator ( s ): Ambassador Eitan Levon , Consul General for Israel to the Southwestern United States
Representing Diversity : The Life of a Member of the Knesset , Reunion E Life in government has its challenges , and in Israel , where the issues run deep , the opinions are diverse , and the pressure is high , representing the best interests of the country and its people requires incredible effort and skills . Tomer Avital , journalist and entrepreneur will interview MK Hilik Bar , Deputy Speaker of the Knesset , to offer some insight into how people get into Israeli politics and to share stories about what it ’ s like to do the work every day . Facilitator ( s ): MK Hilik Bar , Deputy Speaker , Knesset ; Tomer Avital , Journalist & Entrepreneur
Revision : Finding Restoration and Empowerment with Creativity , Reunion A Mitchell S . Jackson understands the value of revision — in writing , as in life . To Jackson , revision is a philosophy : a chance to restore , redo , and make whole . He asks us to remember his own friends and loved ones — men who were murdered , or had committed murder — and imagines what their lives might have looked like if they could have heeded this philosophy . He shifts the conversation about criminality and rehabilitation away from the systemic and toward the deeply personal . He enjoins those in positions of power to help the disadvantaged overcome obstacles and revise their lives . And he shows how writing and editing — the actual process of telling stories and making them shine — can be used for intervention , restorative justice , and personal empowerment . Facilitator ( s ): Mitchell S . Jackson , Author , Public Speaker and Documentarian
Scandalous ! Behind the Scenes : TV and Everyday Life , Reunion F Jewish celebrities face an interesting dilemma : balancing living authentically with expectations various communities – Jewish , Hollywood , mainstream media , and more – have of what a role model or representative should look like . Joshua Malina shares about navigating these priorities , his own Jewish communal experiences , all while creating a platform for good . Facilitator ( s ): Joshua Malina , Actor , Scandal
Striving For Greatness Again and Again , Pegasus A Anthony Ervin was awarded Olympic Gold for the 50m Freestyle swim at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 at age 19 . Incredibly , he returned to Olympic competition twelve years later , qualified again in 2016 and won Gold this past summer in Rio in the very same event . Find out what motivated him to compete each time , what challenges he overcame to return to Team USA , and what advice he has for teens pursuing big goals and dreams . Facilitator ( s ): Anthony Ervin , Olympic Gold Medalist – Swimming , Team USA
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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge : Lessons Learned Through an Incredible Journey , Reunion C You remember the # ALSIceBucketChallenge , right ?! Hear the backstory of how the Ice Bucket Challenge became the viral phenomenon that changed the world . Andrew Frates will also share lessons learned and how his brother , Pete , inspired not just the world but has been a role model for Andrew since a young age . Facilitator ( s ): Andrew Frates , ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Creator , Team Frate Train
The Road to the White House : A Behind the Scenes Look , Reunion G / H Beyond the debates , the town halls , and the endless cycle of media coverage , the campaign trail is a mystery to most . Our panelists represent a spectrum of political consultants and advisers who followed this year ' s candidates for one of - if not the most powerful office in the world . Hear their stories of the toughest , funniest , and most inspirational moments through the 2016 election cycle . Facilitator ( s ): John Weaver , Republican Political Consultant ; Tim Miller , Partner , Definers Public Affairs ; Kirsten Kukowski , President , KK & Co .; Linara Davidson , Regional Political Director , Hillary for America 2016 ; Jonathon Bray , Senior Campaign Manager , North Carolina Democratic Party ; Moderator : Daniel Cooper , Alumnus , Former Grand Aleph S ' gan , BBYO Northern Region East : DC
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