Hundreds of people joined our Inspire Zionism: Tech, Trailblazers and Tattoos symposium for the much-needed opportunity to unite as a community and proudly display their Zionism. Our speakers — Zionist innovators, artists and influencers — had tough yet inspiring conversations about identity, perceptions of Israel, antisemitism and empowerment.

Thank you to all those who joined us and donated. We raised thousands of dollars, but we won’t stop there. If you haven’t yet donated, please consider doing so now.

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Panels

Zionist Trailblazers Breaking Barriers

‍These women aren’t just breaking barriers, they're smashing them.

This panel of Zionist powerhouses talk about their work,
their impact and overcoming obstacles.

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Moderator: STEPHANIE BUTNICK (view bio)

Zionist Trailblazers Breaking Barriers

‍These women aren’t just breaking barriers, they're smashing them.

This panel of Zionist powerhouses talk about their work,
their impact and overcoming obstacles.

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Moderator: STEPHANIE BUTNICK (view bio)

Israel in the Media: What No One Will Tell You

The media and social media are vital platforms for sharing news and building awareness,
but are often used to spread misinformation.

In this discussion, we'll dive into how popular media has influenced public perception of Israel
and how it can be used as a tool for social change and empowerment.

Israel in the Media: What No One Will Tell You

The media and social media are vital platforms for sharing news and building awareness,
but are often used to spread misinformation.

In this discussion, we'll dive into how popular media has influenced public perception of Israel
and how it can be used as a tool for social change and empowerment.

Trendsetting Zionism

Join us for a conversation with Moti Ankari, a luxury lifestyle fashion blogger and influencer, as he shares his insights on maintaining a Jewish and Zionist identity while being a trendsetter in 2023 and beyond. He will speak to his life as a content creator, and the intersection between Zionism and fashion, illustrating just how personal and unique one’s Zionist identity can be.

Trendsetting Zionism

Join us for a conversation with Moti Ankari, a luxury lifestyle fashion blogger and influencer, as he shares his insights on maintaining a Jewish and Zionist identity while being a trendsetter in 2023 and beyond. He will speak to his life as a content creator, and the intersection between Zionism and fashion, illustrating just how personal and unique one’s Zionist identity can be.

LGBTQIA+ and the Z Word

‍Despite making great strides, the LGBTQIA+ population is still fighting for basic human rights.

Learn how LGBTQIA+ Zionists are navigating additional prejudices,
often rooted in misinformation, and why there's room for hope.

LGBTQIA+ and the Z Word

‍Despite making great strides, the LGBTQIA+ population is still fighting for basic human rights.

Learn how LGBTQIA+ Zionists are navigating additional prejudices,
often rooted in misinformation, and why there's room for hope.

Portraits of Zionist Women of Color

One’s cultural identity can be a source of pride — and of conflict.
Too many people are marginalized because of their skin color, culture or the language they speak.
Zionism has been outwardly defined, and often misunderstood.
In this discussion, three women from diverse backgrounds
speak to the challenges and joys of holding multiple identities.

Portraits of Zionist Women of Color

One’s cultural identity can be a source of pride — and of conflict.
Too many people are marginalized because of their skin color, culture or the language they speak.
Zionism has been outwardly defined, and often misunderstood.
In this discussion, three women from diverse backgrounds
speak to the challenges and joys of holding multiple identities.

The Tattoo Taboo

More Jews are using body art as a way to honor their heritage or even pay respect to those lost in the Holocaust.
The tattoo taboo can often be a point of division between Jews of different generations or denominations.
Discover why some Jews love tattoos, some loathe them and why open dialogue is important.

The Tattoo Taboo

More Jews are using body art as a way to honor their heritage or even pay respect to those lost in the Holocaust.
The tattoo taboo can often be a point of division between Jews of different generations or denominations.
Discover why some Jews love tattoos, some loathe them and why open dialogue is important.

Sounds of Zionism

What does Israeli hip-hop sound like?
How many Israeli musicians have crossed over to the US market?
How did an Israeli song featuring chickens win Eurovision?
You'll learn about the history and impact of Zionist and Israeli music,
including live music, from traditional and folk music to hip-hop.

Sounds of Zionism

What does Israeli hip-hop sound like?
How many Israeli musicians have crossed over to the US market?
How did an Israeli song featuring chickens win Eurovision?
You'll learn about the history and impact of Zionist and Israeli music,
including live music, from traditional and folk music to hip-hop.

What Zionism Means to Me

‍The latest in an ongoing series of discussions between pioneering Zionist women,
hear this personal  conversation about identity and conviction.

Zionism is deeply individualized, often shaped by one’s background, values and beliefs.
In this panel, four extraordinary women share their specific truths.

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Additional speaker:

STEPHANIE MALKA (view bio)

What Zionism Means to Me

‍The latest in an ongoing series of discussions between pioneering Zionist women,
hear this personal  conversation about identity and conviction.

Zionism is deeply individualized, often shaped by one’s background, values and beliefs.
In this panel, four extraordinary women share their specific truths.

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Additional speaker:

STEPHANIE MALKA (view bio)