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:
- Directly on our website
- On Facebook Live
- On Twitter (join the conversation with the hashtag #JSt2019)
- 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 -- I hope you’ll consider making a donation to support J Street.
Without further ado, the full livestream schedule:
Saturday, October 26
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
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
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
* If you have registered for the conference under a different email address, we look forward to seeing you! Haven't registered yet but want to come? No worries, you can still register here.
