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From science and modern medicine to Judaism and pop culture, come together for an evening of inspiring conversation with influential thought leaders.
Learn With Us!
Provocative Lectures
Engaging Conversations
Group Discussions
Exciting Presentations
Diverse Topics
March 10, 2026 – Featured Keynote speaker: Thomas Mulcair
Bringing Learning to Life
Kollel Torah Mitzion: “From Purim to Pesach: The Quiet Way Redemption Unfolds”
Big Problems, Big Ideas
Thomas Mulcair, former leader of the NDP:“Antisemitism in Canada: Time To Speak Up”
Crucial Debates about Israel and Zionism
Professor Csaba Nikolenyi: “Israel as a Jewish and Democratic State”
Montreal Spiritual Leadership
Rabbi Eric Grossman: “The Great Rabbi Shortage”
The Shabbat Table
Hands-On Babka Workshop: Learn to Braid and Shape Like a Pro with Sabrina Benizri @hungry4anything
March 24 – Featured Keynote speaker: Shabbos Kestenbaum
7:30 PM – 8:20 PM
Crucial Debates about Israel and Zionism
Professor Csaba Nikolenyi: “Israeli Indigeneity”
Montreal Spiritual Leadership
Professor Norma Joseph: “Leadership and Loneliness: Coming of Age”
The Shabbat Table
A demonstration on food for Shabbat with Guila Sandroussy @tastyandhasty
8:40 PM – 9:30 PM
Bringing Learning to Life
Kollel Torah Mitzion: “Can Faith Survive Auschwitz: Approaches to Holocaust Theodicy”
Big Problems, Big Ideas
Shabbos Kestenbaum, American Jewish activist: “American Jews and Israel”
April 14 – Featured Keynote speaker: Adam Louis Klein
7:30 PM – 8:20 PM
Crucial Debates about Israel and Zionism
Professor Csaba Nikolenyi: “The IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) Definition of Antisemitism”
Montreal Spiritual Leadership
Rabbi Reuven Poupko: “What Does Holocaust Education Accomplish?”
The Shabbat Table
A demonstration on food for Shabbat with Tammy Israel @saladsnsweets
8:40 PM – 9:30 PM
Bringing Learning to Life
Kollel Torah Mitzion: “When God is Silent”
Big Problems, Big Ideas
Adam Louis Klein, writer, anthropologist, and musician: “Anti-Semitism in the Academy”
