Krauthammer Graduation & Symposium & Collegiate Forum Leadership Summit

At this event, Collegiate Forum members will have opportunities to mingle with fellow Forum members, network with our top Young Professionals, and hear more about our nation-wide network of Tikvah Campus Chapters. Beginning with lunch, students will hear directly from author and Hudson Institute distinguished fellow Walter Russel Mead in conversation with Eric Cohen. Members will then have the opportunity to hear from and engage with some of Tikvah’s top Young Professionals, in the Krauthammer Fellows, who will present on two panels: one on Jews and Politics and another on US-Israel Relations. The day will end with an overview of new on-campus opportunities for Collegiate Forum members. If you are interested in attending, please register here.

An overview of the day’s schedule:

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Lunch Discussion led by Eric Cohen

The lunchtime event will allow Collegiate Forum Advisory Members to engage with leading members of the Tikvah network and to socialize with their fellow Forum members. The lunch will include an interview with Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow Walter Russell Mead conducted by Tikvah CEO, Eric Cohen.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Panels with Fellows led by Devorah Goldman and Tamara Berens

The first panel on Jews and Politics will focus on key threats and case studies regarding Jewish flourishing in political and civic life. Tal Fortgang, the author of “Equality ≠ Equity”, will discuss why social justice activists are a danger to Jewish communities in America. Angelique Talmor, co-author of “BDS at Harvard”, will focus on the pressure faced by French Jews as a comparative, and Josh Halpern will unpack the constitutionality of anti-BDS legislation.

The second panel on Foreign Policy and the US-Israel Relationship will discuss the nature of the US-Israel relationship in light of the threats posed by China and Iran. Andrew Gabel will provide an overview of the greatest current strains on the US-Israel relationship. Daniel J. Samet, the author of “In Asia, Israel Must Choose Wisely”, will demonstrate the importance of Israel’s alliances with India, Japan, and South Korea, and Harry Halem will discuss the problems posed by Israel’s cooperation with China on infrastructure, technology, and military-adjacent ports.

Other Krauthammer Fellows in attendance will include:

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Break & Refreshments

Students will have a short break to mingle, stretch their legs, or engage with other attendees. Refreshments will be provided!

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Introduction to Tikvah On-Campus Initiatives

The day will end with a unique and exciting opportunity for Forum members to hear first-hand about the latest Collegiate Forum initiatives, as we continue to expand our in-person offerings in a post-Covid world. The highlight of these will be the Tikvah Campus Chapters, which are launching at Columbia, Cornell, Yeshiva University, Princeton, UCLA, and others! If you’re interested in starting your own chapter or learning more about the initiative, come join us in New York or reach out to smarks@tikvah.org.

If you have any questions or will require a travel stipend, please reach out to Samuel Marks at smarks@tikvah.org.

Register Here