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Dear Friend,

Even if you can’t join us in Washington this weekend*, you can still be
part of our national conference.

Most of our biggest sessions will be livestreamed, including interviews
with Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Secretary Julián
Castro, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Michael Bennet.

You’ll also be able to catch tomorrow night’s live taping of Pod Save the
World and addresses by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

We’ll be streaming discussions on combating anti-Semitism and white
nationalism, undoing the damage caused by President Trump in the Middle
East, how the politics on Israel are likely to impact the 2020 election
and much, much more.

Here’s how to watch:

 1. [ [link removed] ]Directly on our website
 2. [ [link removed] ]On Facebook Live
 3. [ [link removed] ]On Twitter (join the conversation with the hashtag #JSt2019)
 4. [ [link removed] ]Through our YouTube channel

Every livestreamed session will be archived for later viewing on our
website, Youtube and Facebook.

There’s no paywall to watch, but if you appreciate the conversation we’re
creating this weekend -- the most in-depth conversation on Israel, the
Palestinians and the Middle East of the election cycle thus far -- [ [link removed] ]I
hope you’ll consider making a donation to support J Street.

Without further ado, the full livestream schedule:

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Saturday, October 26

[6]Live taping of Pod Save the World with Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes

Opening Night

7:30pm ET

At a time when American Middle East policy is in chaos and our democratic
institutions and values are under threat, it's important now more than
ever for us to come together and reassert our commitment to championing
our values as we head into a challenging new year.

SPEAKERS
Nancy Reichman, Conference Co-Chair, J Street
Michael Young, Conference Co-Chair, J Street

FEATURED REMARKS
Admiral (ret.) Ami Ayalon, Former Director, Shin Bet

INTRODUCTION
Jessica Smith, Chief Operating Officer, J Street
J Street U National Board

LIVE RECORDING OF POD SAVE THE WORLD

We're excited to partner with Crooked Media for the opening night of this
year's conference. Former Obama officials Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor will
discuss the latest global news with New York Times columnist Michelle
Goldberg.

Joined by leading activists from Israel, Rhodes and Vietor will explore
some of the exciting new ways progressives are standing together in the
fight to advance a democratic society and preserve the prospects for
peace.

MODERATORS
Tommy Vietor, Host, Pod Save the World
Ben Rhodes, Host, Pod Save the World

PANELISTS
Michelle Goldberg, Columnist, New York Times
Maisam Jaljuli, Member of the National Leadership, Standing Together
Mikhael Manekin, Director, Alliance for Israel's Future Fellowship

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Sunday, October 27

[7]Conference livestream for Sunday October 27

Israel’s Secret Allies and Not-So-Secret Foes:
The Neighborhood in 2019

8:45-10:00am ET

This session will delve into Israel’s shifting regional alliances and
improving ties to various Gulf states, as well as possible opportunities
for Israel to reach a long-term peace with its former foes. Our experts
will also discuss the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on
potential rapprochement.

MODERATOR
Hady Amr, Nonresident Senior Fellow -- Foreign Policy, Center for Middle
East Policy, Brookings Institution

PANELISTS
Admiral (ret.) Ami Ayalon, Former Director, Shin Bet
Dr. Assaf David, Co-Founder, Forum for Regional Thinking (FORTH)
Yasmine Farouk, Visiting Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International
Peace
Robin Wright, Senior Fellow, The Wilson Center

Fighting Anti-Semitism and its Weaponization in American Politics

10:30-11:45am ET

In recent years, anti-Semitism has resurfaced as an urgent threat to
American Jews -- and as a source of contention in our politics. Join us
for an in-depth and timely conversation on confronting and defeating
anti-Semitism in our current political climate.

MODERATOR
Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Executive Director, T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human
Rights

PANELISTS
Peter Beinart, Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City
University of New York
Maya Berry, Executive Director, Arab American Institute
Halie Soifer, Executive Director, Jewish Democratic Council of America
Eric Ward, Executive Director, Western States Center

Scorched Earth: The Trump Legacy on Israel-Palestine

12:00-1:15pm ET

With Jared Kushner and David Friedman leading the way, the Trump
administration has reversed decades of bipartisan American policy aimed at
resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Join our panel of Middle East
policy experts in exploring the short- and long-term implications of the
past three years on the prospects for reviving diplomacy -- and what
options the next administration will have in working with leadership on
both sides who are less willing to come to the table than ever.

MODERATOR
Debra Shushan, Director of Policy and Government Relations, Americans for
Peace Now

PANELISTS
Khaled Elgindy, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Ilan Goldenberg, Senior Fellow and Director of the Middle East Security
Program, Center for a New American Security
Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, Political Analyst, Public Opinion Expert
Daniel Seidemann, Founder and Director, Terrestrial Jerusalem

Israel in the 2020 Election

1:30-2:45pm ET

Join our panel of political experts as they explore the shifting and
evolving conversations around Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
in our current election cycle.

MODERATOR
Ben Shnider, Vice President of Political Affairs and Strategy, J Street

PANELISTS
Peter Beinart, Professor of Journalism and Political Science, City
University of New York
Karen Finney, Democratic Strategist
Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers

Sunday Night Plenary Session

7:00-9:30pm ET

Presidential Candidate Interviews

Pod Save the World’s Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor will interview 2020
presidential candidates about the US-Israel relationship, the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the future of American foreign policy.

Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator from Minnesota

Pittsburgh Tree of Life Memorial

Rabbi John Rosove, Co-Chair, J Street Rabbinic & Cantorial Cabinet
Nancy Bernstein, Board Member, J Street

Rise to the Moment

In Sunday night’s signature plenary, political and civil society leaders
from the US and Israel will share their newest strategies and thinking for
Rising to the Moment to beat back threats of racism and right-wing
nationalism in order to build a better, more just and more peaceful
future.

MODERATORS
Jeremy Ben-Ami, President, J Street
Yael Patir, Israel Director, J Street

PANELISTS
Chen Arieli, Deputy Mayor, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Rami Hod, Executive Director, Berl Katznelson Center
Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Executive Director, T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human
Rights
Brad Lander, Council Member, New York City Council
Fida Nara, Co-Director, Mahapach-Taghir
Maya Peretz, Head of Public Transportation Sector, Koach LaOvdim
Daniel Sokatch, CEO, New Israel Fund

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Monday, October 28

[8]Conference livestream for Monday October 28

Monday Morning Plenary Session

10:00am-12:00pm ET

Presidential Candidate Interviews

Pod Save the World’s Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor will interview 2020
presidential candidates about the US-Israel relationship, the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the future of American foreign policy.

CANDIDATES
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana
Secretary Julián Castro, Former US Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development

FEATURED REMARKS
Hannah Fajer, Vice President for the Southeast Region, J Street U

FEATURED REMARKS
Ehud Barak, Former Israeli Prime Minister

Our Boys Presentation

Our Boys, a co-production of Keshet Media Group and HBO, chronicles the
violence and aftermath of the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli
teenagers and the price-tag killing of a 16-year-old Palestinian. It has
become must-watch television on the cable giant and stirred a passionate
and vitriolic debate in Israel. J Street is proud to welcome the creators
of Our Boys to our 2019 National Conference for a nuanced, in-depth
discussion of their uncompromising portrayal of a wrenching moment in
recent Israeli history.

MODERATOR
Michal Aharoni, Public Relations Professional, Playwright and Columnist

PANELISTS
Tawfik Abu Wael, Co-Creator, Our Boys
Joseph Cedar, Co-Creator, Our Boys
Hagai Levi, Co-Creator, Our Boys

Palestinian Political Organizing

12:15-1:30pm ET

Facing an interminable occupation, eroding democratic space and an aging
leadership, young Palestinians are seeking new avenues to build and
exercise political power. Join our panel of Palestinian activists and
leaders in tracing the origins of today’s emerging young Palestinian
political movement and the issues that matter most to them.

MODERATOR
Ezzeldeen Masri, Senior Regional Organizing Director, OneVoice Movement

PANELISTS
Bashar Azzeh, Member of PLO Palestine National Council & Central Council
Abdallah Hamarsheh, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Zimam
Rawan Odeh, Managing Director, New Story Leadership

Monday Afternoon Plenary Session

1:45-3:15pm ET

Presidential Candidate Interviews

Pod Save the World’s Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor will interview 2020
presidential candidates about the US-Israel relationship, the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the future of American foreign policy.

CANDIDATES
Senator Michael Bennet, Senator from Colorado
Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator from Vermont

FEATURED REMARKS
Dr. Saeb Erekat, Palestinian Chief Negotiator

FEATURED REMARKS
Member of Knesset Ayman Odeh, Leader, Joint List

FEATURED REMARKS
Member of Knesset Nitzan Horowitz, Head of Party, Meretz

The Topol Family Foundation presents:
“Opportunities and Challenges for Palestinian Non-Violent Resistance”

3:45-5:00pm ET

J Street is proud to host an impressive panel of on-the-ground activists
in partnership with the The Topol Family Foundation for an exploration of
non-violent resistance to the Israeli government’s occupation.

PANEL CHAIR
Sidney Topol, Principal, Topol Family Foundation

MODERATOR
Oriel Eisner, US-based Director of Campaigns, Center for Jewish
Non-Violence

PANELISTS
Issa Amro, Co-Founder, Youth Against Settlements
Sulaiman Khatib, Co-Founder, Combatants for Peace
Samah Salaime, Director of Communications and Development, Wahat al-Salam
Neve Shalom
Susan Shadid, Strategic Facilitator, Palestinian Non-Violent Activists

Gala Dinner

7:30-10:00pm ET

Tune in for our capstone event of the year, in which we celebrate our
accomplishments, highlight the work of our champions and build momentum
behind our agenda for the year ahead.

WELCOME
Alexandra C. Stanton, Chair, J Street

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer

REMARKS
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

2019 TZEDEK V'SHALOM AWARD HONOREES
Pilar Crespi Robert and Stephen Robert

REMARKS
Jeremy Ben-Ami, President, J Street

KEYNOTE CONVERSATION
The Honorable Pramila Jayapal, Representative from Washington
The Honorable Chris Van Hollen, Senator from Maryland

MODERATOR
Jodi Rudoren, Editor in Chief, The Forward

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