The "Start-Up Nation" faces unprecedented challenges. In the wake of the October 7th attack, a growing academic boycott threatens to undermine Israel's innovation ecosystem. Join us over Zoom as we learn about the boycott, and its implications on academia and innovation, and explore strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights […]
Schmooze: 6:30 pm | Program: 7:00 pm The Pearl Society’s Women of Intention awards honor six women in our community each year: Trailblazer, World-Saver, Flame-Keeper, Woman of Promise, Voice of Inspiration, and Community Champion. These are women in our Jewish community who respond to injustice with intention—who apply their personal grit and gifts to some of the most difficult issues facing […]
Sharon Brous is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a leading edge Jewish community based in Los Angeles, and author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World, a national bestseller. Brous offered the invocation at the Democratic National Convention in 2024, led the Hanukkah candle lighting with […]
