Tuesday Night Learning – Spring 2026

Featured Keynote Speaker:

Adam Louis Klein

APRIL 14

7:30 PM – 8:20 PM  

Crucial Debates about Israel and Zionism

Professor Csaba Nikolenyi: “The IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) Definition of Antisemitism”

Professor Nikolenyi examines the IHRA definition of antisemitism and the debates surrounding its use in public policy, universities, and international discourse, exploring how it shapes contemporary conversations about antisemitism and Israel.

Montreal Spiritual Leadership

Rabbi Reuven Poupko: “What Does Holocaust Education Accomplish?”

Rabbi Poupko reflects on the goals and impact of Holocaust education today, asking what it truly teaches about memory, morality, and responsibility in confronting antisemitism and preserving historical truth.

The Shabbat Table

A demonstration on food for Shabbat with Tammy Israel @saladsnsweets

Join Tammy Israel for a live culinary demonstration featuring fresh, creative dishes perfect for Shabbat, with practical ideas and inspiration to bring flavor and beauty to your Shabbat table.

8:40 PM – 9:30 PM  

Bringing Learning to Life

Kollel Torah Mitzion – “Can Faith Survive Auschwitz: Approaches to Holocaust Theodicy”

An interactive learning session exploring how Jewish thinkers have grappled with faith after the Holocaust. Through guided discussion and sources, participants will examine different theological responses to suffering and the enduring challenge of belief after Auschwitz.

Big Problems, Big Ideas

Adam Louis Klein, writer, anthropologist, and musician: “Anti-Semitism in the Academy”

A conversation examining the rise of antisemitism on university campuses, exploring how it manifests in academic discourse, student activism, and institutional responses.