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Jewish Culture & Judaism
Jewish Culture & Judaism:
New York Times Bestselling Author
Jonathan Safran Foer is the author of many books, among them the novels Everything is Illuminated, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and Here I Am, as well as the works of non-fiction Eating Animals, and We Are The Weather.
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief Speechwriter (2010-2017) & Author of Here All Along
Drafting some of the most memorable speeches of the past decade, Sarah Hurwitz shares experiences from her time as Michelle Obama’s chief speechwriter and reveals the secrets of powerful, persuasive storytelling.
Director of Racial Diversity Equity & Inclusion for Reconstructing Judaism
Rabbi Sandra Lawson received ordination from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in June 2018. She uses her rabbinic training to bring Judaism to where people already are in their lives.
New York Times Best-Selling Author & One of the Nation's Most Respected Political Journalists
Franklin Foer, one of the nation's most respected political journalists, is a staff writer at the Atlantic. For seven years, he was the editor of the New Republic magazine.
Rabbi & Survivor of Synagogue Hostage Crisis
Charlie Cytron-Walker became the new rabbi at Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on July 1, 2022. He is a nationally recognized leader on combatting antisemitism and building strong interreligious relationships.
Best-Selling Author & Accomplished Entertainment Executive
After overcoming a childhood of adversity, Tara Schuster quickly rose up the ranks of Comedy Central where she rocketed upwards to become the youngest Vice President of Talent and Development at the network.
Hamas Whistleblower, Star of The Green Prince
Mosab Hassan Yousef is the bestselling author of The Son of Hamas, as well as the star of the film, The Green Prince, which chronicles his intense journey as a spy for the Israeli Shin Bet against Hamas.
Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC’s Nightline
One of the most prominent Asian Americans in broadcast news, Juju Chang is the Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News Nightline and a regular contributor to Good Morning America and 20/20.