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Jewish Culture & Judaism:
Anchor, The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer and attorney. He serves as Chief Legal Correspondent for MSNBC, covering the Justice Department, Supreme Court, FBI, prominent court cases and national legal issues.
Award-Winning Journalist & Commentator
Named "the best interviewer in the business" by Sports Illustrated, Roy Firestone is the former host of ESPN's Up Close Prime Time. Firestone is recognized for his gifts as a journalist, commentator and performer.
CNN Political Analyst
Gloria Borger is CNN's chief political analyst, appearing regularly on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, The Lead with Jake Tapper and across the network's primetime programs.
Award Winning Actress, Accomplished Writer, Director & Producer
Helen Hunt has enjoyed a distinguished career not only as an award-winning actor but also as an accomplished writer, director and producer. As an actress, her extensive and diverse body of work includes roles in film, theater and television.
Drama Desk Award-Winning, Tony-Nominated Actor
Richard Kind is a Drama Desk Award winner and Tony nominee for the Broadway hit, The Big Knife. He is an accomplished stage, screen and television actor who continues to redefine the term character actor.
Film Critic, Living with Parkinson’s
One of the world’s most respected film critics and historians, Leonard Maltin is best known for his widely-used reference work Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide and its companion volume Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide.
Former Talk Show Host & Comedian
A talented humorist and the former Emmy-winning host of The Daily Show, speaker Jon Stewart entertains audiences with his witty commentary on political and national issues.
Expert on Interfaith, Interracial & Multicultural Experiences
Samira K. Mehta is the Director of Jewish Studies and an Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections religion, culture, and gender.
Award-Winning Yiddish Comedy Web Series
In the summer of 2014, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion set off to pay tribute to the Yiddish language, culture and comedic tradition. Calling it “YidLife Crisis,” they created the internet’s first Yiddish sitcom.
Jewish A Cappella Group
Often travelling with little more than the shirts on their backs and the ties on their necks, the Maccabeats have entertained and inspired hundreds of audiences worldwide, from Alabama to (New) Zealand and everywhere in between.
Co-Authors of The Thread Collectors
Richman is an internationally bestselling author of several novels and Edwards is a former corporate attorney who now leads Global Talent and DEI for an international law firm.
CEO/Co-founder of WaveAI Inc.
Dr. Maya Ackerman, PhD., is a Computer Engineering Professor at Santa Clara University, author, and the CEO/Co-founder of WaveAI Inc., where she and her team created ALYSIA, an Artificial Intelligence that makes songwriting accessible to everyone.
Native American and Jewish Advocate, Model & Anti-Propagandist
Lani Anpo (Lani Dawn) is an influential advocate for global Indigenous and Jewish communities. Lani passionately champions the rights and stories of marginalized groups.
Comedian, Actor & Writer
One of Hollywood's most entertaining funnymen, Tom Arnold is a Golden Globe-winning writer and producer. Sober for 20 years, he shares his story of addiction and recovery.
Animal Advocate & Founder, The Asher House
Lee Asher is a renowned speaker, animal advocate, and founder of The Asher House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and providing lifelong care for high risk animals.
Author, Entrepreneur & Paralympian
Although physically challenged, Lloyd Bachrach has never let anything keep him from achieving his dreams. He turned his challenge into a strength by excelling in a variety of sports and taking his confidence to others seeking a positive message.