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Jewish Culture & Judaism:
Anchor, The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer and attorney. He serves as Chief Legal Correspondent for MSNBC, covering the Justice Department, Supreme Court, FBI, prominent court cases and national legal issues.
Award-Winning Journalist & Commentator
Named "the best interviewer in the business" by Sports Illustrated, Roy Firestone is the former host of ESPN's Up Close Prime Time. Firestone is recognized for his gifts as a journalist, commentator and performer.
CNN Political Analyst
Gloria Borger is CNN's chief political analyst, appearing regularly on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, The Lead with Jake Tapper and across the network's primetime programs.
Award Winning Actress, Accomplished Writer, Director & Producer
Helen Hunt has enjoyed a distinguished career not only as an award-winning actor but also as an accomplished writer, director and producer. As an actress, her extensive and diverse body of work includes roles in film, theater and television.
Drama Desk Award-Winning, Tony-Nominated Actor
Richard Kind is a Drama Desk Award winner and Tony nominee for the Broadway hit, The Big Knife. He is an accomplished stage, screen and television actor who continues to redefine the term character actor.
Film Critic, Living with Parkinson’s
One of the world’s most respected film critics and historians, Leonard Maltin is best known for his widely-used reference work Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide and its companion volume Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide.
Former Talk Show Host & Comedian
A talented humorist and the former Emmy-winning host of The Daily Show, speaker Jon Stewart entertains audiences with his witty commentary on political and national issues.
Expert on Interfaith, Interracial & Multicultural Experiences
Samira K. Mehta is the Director of Jewish Studies and an Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections religion, culture, and gender.
Award-Winning Yiddish Comedy Web Series
In the summer of 2014, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion set off to pay tribute to the Yiddish language, culture and comedic tradition. Calling it “YidLife Crisis,” they created the internet’s first Yiddish sitcom.
Jewish A Cappella Group
Often travelling with little more than the shirts on their backs and the ties on their necks, the Maccabeats have entertained and inspired hundreds of audiences worldwide, from Alabama to (New) Zealand and everywhere in between.
Co-Authors of The Thread Collectors
Richman is an internationally bestselling author of several novels and Edwards is a former corporate attorney who now leads Global Talent and DEI for an international law firm.
CEO/Co-founder of WaveAI Inc.
Dr. Maya Ackerman, PhD., is a Computer Engineering Professor at Santa Clara University, author, and the CEO/Co-founder of WaveAI Inc., where she and her team created ALYSIA, an Artificial Intelligence that makes songwriting accessible to everyone.
Native American and Jewish Advocate, Model & Anti-Propagandist
Lani Anpo (Lani Dawn) is an influential advocate for global Indigenous and Jewish communities. Lani passionately champions the rights and stories of marginalized groups.
Comedian, Actor & Writer
One of Hollywood's most entertaining funnymen, Tom Arnold is a Golden Globe-winning writer and producer. Sober for 20 years, he shares his story of addiction and recovery.
Animal Advocate & Founder, The Asher House
Lee Asher is a renowned speaker, animal advocate, and founder of The Asher House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and providing lifelong care for high risk animals.
Author, Entrepreneur & Paralympian
Although physically challenged, Lloyd Bachrach has never let anything keep him from achieving his dreams. He turned his challenge into a strength by excelling in a variety of sports and taking his confidence to others seeking a positive message.
Former Editor in Chief of Ebony, Teen People and Honey Magazines
An award-winning media executive and brand architect, speaker Amy DuBois Barnett is of one of our nation's premier curators of American popular culture.
Award-Winning Producer & Founder, FilmAid
Caroline Baron is a film producer whose credits include Capote and Monsoon Wedding, and the founder of FilmAid International, a nonprofit that serves Kosovo refugees in Macedonia
Former President, Starbucks Coffee Company
Howard Behar's career spans over 50 years, all in consumer oriented businesses across several industries. During his tenure with Starbucks, he helped establish a culture that places value on people over profits.
Co-Host of The View & Comedian
As co-host of The View, Joy Behar has entertained and informed daytime audiences for years. She is also the host of CNN's The Joy Behar Show.
Former Member of UK Parliament & Shadow Health Minister
Luciana Berger was first elected as the Labour Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree in 2010 aged 28, after roles with Accenture, the NHS Confederation and the Labour Friends of Israel.
CNN Commentator & Bloomberg Administration Head of Disaster Response
Jarrod Neal Bernstein is a seasoned executive with over a decade of experience counseling a wide range of institutions with complex organizational structures. He served in the both Bloomberg and Obama Administrations in senior Community Outreach and Counter-terrorism positions.
Host of TLC’S Shalom in the Home
As host of Shalom in the Home, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach offered families advice about relationships, parenting and marriage. He is a best-selling author and a frequent radio and talk show guest.
Jewish Comedian & Best-Selling Author
Sharing tales from his stint in the Israeli Army to being on the road as Jon Stewart's warm-up act, stand-up comic Joel Chasnoff regales audiences with his hilarious take on Jewish life.
"The Ethicist"
Emmy Award-winning Randy Cohen pens "The Ethicist," a weekly column for The New York Times Magazine, which answers readers' ethical questions spanning all topics.
Emmy-Winning Writer & Co-Executive Producer, The Simpsons
As the Emmy award-winning writer and producer for The Simpsons, the longest-running American scripted primetime television series in history, Joel Cohen has been a key part of the show’s success. Since its debut, The Simpsons has broadcast more than 600 episodes.
Award-Winning Author & the American Marie Kondo
Known nationally and internationally as the woman who lived in one of the world’s smallest apartments, Felice Cohen is also the award-winning author of the bestselling books.
Actress on The Facts of Life & Breast Cancer Survivor
Mindy Cohn made her acting debut as the witty, precious Eastland Academy student Natalie Green in the hit comedy series The Facts of Life. In 2012, a scan showed something in her breast and before she knew it, Cohn was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Washington Bureau Chief, Mother Jones Magazine
David Corn is a Fox News Channel contributor and the Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones magazine. He writes on a host of subjects, including politics, the White House, and Congress.
Self-Care Expert & Workplace Wellness Strategist
As a Professional Speaker, Certified Life and Career Coach, Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Erica Diamond helps women completely transform their days to vibrate at a high energy frequency, and feel calm at the same time.
Author, Expert in Spiritual Psychology & Personal Transformation
Erin Rachel Doppelt is a renowned spiritual psychology and meditation teacher, blending the power of ancient Jewish wisdom, yogic philosophy and western psychology.
Public Intellectual & Best-Selling Author
Featured on NPR and MSNBC, Professor Dyson melds scholarly insight with contemporary culture and examines civil rights and race relations. This thought-provoking talks foster social change.