Wisdom & Wonder Series – Guest Speaker Dr. Zohar Raviv

As we honor and remember those impacted by the horrific events of October 7, 2023, Dr. Raviv will help us explore how we can honor our history while drawing upon the resilience and strength of the Jewish people, reframing our narrative from one of survival to one of renewal and thriving. This evening will include a question and answer session and a reception following the program.

Dr. Zohar Raviv will also join us for:

• Parsha Perspectives at 11:00 am Friday, October 9
• Shabbat Evening Services at 7:30 pm on Friday, October 9

Dr. Zohar Raviv is an internationally recognized Jewish thought-leader, educator and speaker. Raviv serves as the International Vice President of Educational Strategy for Birthright Israel, as well as Scholar in Residence for Momentum Unlimited. His professional experience spans Israel, North America, South America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. Raviv holds a B.A in Land of Israel Studies from Bar-Ilan University, a Joint M.A in Judaic Studies and Jewish Education from Brandeis University, as well as M.A in Near Eastern Studies and a PhD in Jewish Thought — both from the University of Michigan.

Raviv plays a central role in shaping Birthright Israel’s educational philosophy, language and pedagogy, and is considered a leading global voice in some of the paradigm shifts concerning contemporary Jewish identity, Israel-world Jewry relations, Jewish peoplehood and the overall mandate of Jewish and Israel education in the 21st century.

Raviv was the recipient of the 2015 Bernard Reisman Award at Brandeis University, where he was recognized as “One of the most influential Jewish educators in the world”.