NYC Jewish Resilience Seminar
This event is hosted by a community organization. If you want more information, please contact the organizer directly.
Event Description
What does Jewish resilience look like in 2026?
It means understanding the ideas and narratives confronting the Jewish community.
It means knowing how to advocate effectively for Israel and the Jewish people.
It means being aware of your surroundings and knowing how to respond when your community faces threats.
And it means refusing to allow others to define who we are.
On Sunday, November 15, Herut New York City and Magshimey Herut North America invite you to spend the day with us in Manhattan for the NYC Jewish Resilience Seminar — a day of education, discussion, practical knowledge, and Jewish empowerment.
We are bringing together four speakers whose experience spans journalism, antisemitism research and education, security, Zionist leadership, and public advocacy.
Kevin Deutsch — “Combating Antizionism in the Public Square”
Kevin is an award-winning journalist and founder of the independent Jewish news outlet AFTER OCTOBER 7. His career has included the New York Daily News, The Miami Herald, The Palm Beach Post, and other publications, and he received 2024 Florida Press Club awards for both minority news coverage and general news coverage. Bio- Kevin Deutsch is an award-winning journalist and founder of the….pdf
Dr. Naya Lekht — “The Soviet Creation of Anti-Zionism and Palestinianism”
Dr. Lekht is a scholar of contemporary antisemitism, educator, author, and former ISGAP Research Fellow. She earned her PhD in Russian Literature from UCLA, where her dissertation focused on Holocaust literature in the Soviet Union, and has developed curricula on Jewish peoplehood, Zionism, and advocacy. Naya Lekht » ISGAP.pdf
Aaron Hadida — “Situational Awareness”
Aaron is the founder of Magen Herut Security, National Director of Herut Canada, and Head of Security for World Herut. His work combines professional security expertise with community engagement, including protecting synagogues, cultural events, homes, prominent speakers, ambassadors, and former hostages. Aaron Hadida Bio.pdf
Karma Feinstein — “Why We Are Losing the PR War”
Karma Feinstein-Cohen is Executive Director of World Magshimey-Herut and World Herut, which she founded in 1999. She leads a diverse international movement active on five continents and has decades of experience in Zionist education and leadership. Karma Bio .docx.pdf
This isn’t simply another lecture series. The goal is to give participants context, knowledge, practical tools, and a stronger understanding of the challenges facing Jews and Israel today.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Manhattan — exact location provided upon registration and payment
$36
Light breakfast and lunch included – OU certified
Space is limited. Register today: