November 16, 2008
Next Generation Day
Sponsored by The Samuel Bronfman Foundation. Developed in partnership with Hillel, Kol Dor, and Masa. With the participation of Atidim, WJC and a special delegation of distinguished IDF officers.
9:30 - 10:30 am
Opening Plenary: Shared Destiny
Meet a group of dynamic young Israeli leaders who are finding bold new ways to strengthen their country and shape their own futures.
Chair: Hugh Bassewitz, Co-chair, UJC National Young Leadership
Greetings: Mark Wilf, Co-Chair, 2008 GA; Vice Chair, UJC Board of Trustees; Kathy Manning, Chair, UJC Executive Committee; Edgar M. Bronfman, President, the Samuel Bronfman Foundation
Speakers Pnina Gday, Director, Hillel, Tel Aviv University; Matan Dahan, Director General, Ayalim; Dany Glicksberg, Deputy Director, Ayalim
10:45 am - 2:30 pm
Jerusalem site vists and lunch on location
Participants will travel all over Jerusalem to visit sites related to Jewish History, tikkun olam, modern Israeli society, Jewish peoplehood, Jewish culture and Jewish Agency programs.
3:00 pm
Arrive at Binyanei Ha'umah
3:15 - 5:15 pm
Breakout Sessions
Synthesize the lessons of the site visits at these in-depth sessions dealing with Jewish culture, peoplehood, and history.
Room A: Jewish Peoplehood
Room B: Tikkun Olam
Room C: Israel Today
Room D: Creativity and Culture
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Closing Plenary: Shaping Our Destiny
Participants will reflect on the day and on the challenges and opportunities of the next generation of Jewish leaders.
Chair: Cindy Nimmhauser, Co-chair, UJC National Young Leadership
Speakers: Tal Brody, Chair, Spirit of Israel; Hugh Bassewitz, Co-chair, UJC National Young Leadership; Elyse Lackie, Toronto, Member, National Young Leadership Cabinet; Joanne Moore, Co-Chair Designate, National Young Leadership; Mickey Haas, Co-Chair, National Young Leadership Cabinet Alumni
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Cocktail Reception followed by Dinner in Binyanei Ha'umah
8:00 - 10:00 pm
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