Event Details:
6:00 PM – Israeli buffet
7:30 PM – Program featuring Dr. Naya Lekht

During this strategic and thought-provoking discussion, participants will:
• Explore the historical roots driving today’s antisemitism
• Gain language and tools to confront antizionist rhetoric
• Reclaim and affirm Jewish peoplehood with clarity and confidence

Admission: $36
Free for ages 22 and under – High school and college students are encouraged to attend

Why attend?
At a time when conversations about Israel, antisemitism, and Jewish identity are shaping classrooms and campuses nationwide, we need more than headlines — we need knowledge, clarity, and confidence.

Dr. Lekht is a nationally recognized educator and scholar of contemporary antisemitism. With a PhD from UCLA focused on Holocaust literature in the Soviet Union, she brings deep historical expertise along with a clear understanding of how these issues are unfolding today. She has developed widely used curricula on Jewish peoplehood, Zionism, and advocacy, and continues to equip students and communities with the tools to navigate complex conversations with confidence and clarity.

What you’ll gain:
• A stronger understanding of the historical roots of antisemitism and Zionism
• Clear frameworks for analyzing contemporary rhetoric and movements
• Greater confidence in articulating your perspective
• A deeper appreciation for Jewish history and peoplehood

This is not just a lecture — it’s an opportunity to walk away better prepared, better informed, and better equipped for the conversations shaping today’s world.