KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Nationally Renowned Broadcast Journalist & NPR Special Correspondent

Author of "Inventing Jewish Ritual", Winner of 2007 National Jewish Book Award, Professor of Religious Studies at University of Virginia

Founder of #NewsNotNoise, Award-Winning Journalist, Author

Leading Scholar of Jewish Intellectual & Cultural Life; Author & Three-Time Winner of the National Jewish Book Award

Professor of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College and AuthorKnown for "Abraham Geiger and the Jewish Jesus"

Israeli Historian Specializing in Hebrew & Judaic Studies

Olympic Gold Medalist in Gymnastics & Author

Inspiring Holocaust Rescuer

Founder of The Webby Awards; Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker, Bestselling Author, Internet Pioneer & Futurist

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment, Middle East Expert, Former State Dept. Advisor

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation; Education Reform Advocate

Israeli Diplomat & Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States

Television Host Headlining Global Travel Series Featuring Stories of the Jewish People, Historically & Modern-Day

Culinary Historian & Author of "KosherSoul" and "Rice: A Savor the South Cookbook"

Holocaust Survivor, International Award-Winning Author & Entrepreneur

Emmy-Nominated Writer, Co-Executive Producer for "Hacks", Record-Holding Oscars Writer

Award-Winning Author, Professional Organizer, Holocaust Education Advocate

James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Entrepreneur & Humanitarian; Co-Owner of Israeli Restaurant Zahav

Winner of "Survivor" Africa, 2x Cancer Survivor, Stem Cell Transplant Recipient, Social Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Cancer Research Advocate, Former Pro Soccer Player, Sports Broadcaster & TV Personality

Academy Award-Winning Actress & Founder of the Hawn Foundation