May 29–30, 2024
Hosted at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City
The conference will begin at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, and conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30.
Wednesday, May 29
7:45 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
T’FILAH
800 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
LIGHT BREAKFAST (Social Hall)
EXHIBITS OPEN (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m.
OPENING PROGRAM (Sanctuary)
9:50 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
LUNCH (Social Hall)
1:40 p.m.–2:55 p.m.
The Reform Zionist Mission: Setting a Vision for the Future
Post-October 7 Strengthening of Students’ Jewish Identity on Campus: Case Studies of Success and Challenge
We Are a People: Pulling Back the Reins on Self-Defining Jewish Identity
Interfaith Engagement Post Oct. 7: Successes, Failures and Building Bridges for Tomorrow
Designing Immersive Israel Experiences: Before, During and After
Israeli Music: Strengthening Jewish Peoplehood Through Culture
Amplify Your Jewish Voice Online: Harnessing the Power of Social Media (Risks and All)
3:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Bridging Campus and Community: Building Strong and Lasting Partnerships Between Hillel and Congregations
Enriching Our Communities: The Strategic Importance of Engaging Israelis
Singing and Programming with the Post-October 7 Soundtrack
Bridging Your Progressive Values and Voice with Zionism
Renaissance and Re-Awakening of Jewish Life Post October 7: Documenting, Evaluating and Growing this Trend
Designing Immersive Israel Experiences: Before, During and After
Tell Me About the Zionism You Don’t Believe in: Getting Beyond Binaries
Generational and Ideological Differences on Israel in the Reform Movement: Engaging in Dialogue and Finding a Path Forward
5:00 p.m.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Sanctuary)
Rabbi Dr. Tracy Kaplowitz
5:15 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
EVENING PROGRAMS (Optional)
Thursday, May 30
7:30 a.m.
LIGHT BREAKFAST (Social Hall)
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
HEALING SHACHARIT (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m.–10:25 a.m.
10:45 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
GREETINGS FROM THE IMPJ
(Sanctuary)
David Bernstein
10:50 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m.
LUNCH
1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Trauma in Our Communities: Using Song, Meditation and Spirituality to Identify and Address the Impact of October 7
More than Flags and Felafel: Israel Education for 2024 and Beyond….
Laying the Foundation for Positive Jewish Identity in the College Years: Hillel Leaders Present on Selecting Your School, Social Media, and HS Jewish/Israel Education
Cultivating Environments of Respectful Dialogue: Managing and Navigating Diverse Israel Narratives in Our Communities While Honoring Our Values
Crafting an Israel Education and Engagement Mission Statement for all Branches of the Congregation
Reflecting on Recharging: What Have We Brought Forth?
3:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
NEXT STEPS
Mark S. Anshan
CLOSING SUMMARY
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
6:45 p.m.
EVENING PROGRAMS (Optional)
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism is sponsored by Amplify Israel: A Stephen Wise Free Synagogue initiative. Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is a 501(c)(3) religious organization (Tax ID #13-1628215) and any donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
