Limmud Michigan 2025: The Condition of the Jewish People

This is not a JGSMI program.

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
27375 Bell Rd
Southfield, MI 48034

Register online at https://limmudmichigan2025.sched.com/
Password: lomdim25

In a time of upheaval and turmoil in the Jewish World, Limmud Michigan presents a timely, thought-provoking event, featuring a major panel discussion. Five highly regarded Jewish public intellectuals will share their thoughtful and articulate observations exploring the profound changes and challenges facing Jews worldwide.

The program includes a catered Kosher lunch, Interactive Q&A with the panel members, and breakout sessions offering various perspectives and deeper dialogue with local and regional thought leaders.

Panel Speakers:

  • Elliot Abrams – Council on Foreign Relations, Senior Fellow
  • Tal Becker – Shalom Hartman Institute, Vice President
  • David Harris – Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, Executive Vice Chair
  • Susannah Heschel – Dartmouth College, Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor and chair of Jewish Studies
  • Simone Rodan-Benzaquen – AJC Europe, Managing Director

Schedule:

  • 10 AM Main Panel: The Condition of the Jewish People
  • 12:15 PM Lunch
  • 1:30 PM Panel Q&A
  • 2:45 PM Breakout Sessions
    • Israel Focus (Lior Zisser-Yogev)
    • Academia Focus (Howard Lupovich)
    • Interfaith Relations Focus (Asher Lopatin)
    • Synagogue Focus (Aaron Starr)
    • Psychotherapy Focus (Elana Goell-Varkovitzky)
    • Jewish High Schools Focus (Rachel Kosowski)
    • Jewish K-8 Schools Focus (Darin Katz)
    • The Jewish College Experience Focus (Davey Rosen)
    • Jewish People of Color Focus (Deborah Greene)
    • Jewish Communal Professionals Focus (Karla Goldman)
    • Progressive Jewish Organizations Focus (Lisa Tencer)