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WHAT’S INSIDE Global & National Issues...................................3 Voices in the Media..........................................4 Famous Faces for Fundraising...........................5 Stories Worth Telling.........................................7 Tikkun Olam . Social Justice...............................8 Voices for Children & Families.........................9 Writers & Authors...........................................10 Relationships, Aging & the Life Span...............11 Index...........................................................12

SPECIAL PROGRAM Jewtopia wHilarious

Jewish Comedy Show

Be prepared for an evening filled with nonstop laughter and outrageous fun as the creator of “Jewtopia” takes center stage with his co-star! For this very special performance, the duo (Bryan Fogel and Jeremy Rishe) combine scenes from “Jewtopia,” their popular off-Broadway play, with stand-up comedy and references to popular Jewish culture. The result is an outrageously funny, one-of-a-kind event that’s perfect for any kind of Jewish fundraising or community event.

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GLOBAL & NATIONAL ISSUES Ralph Nader

Harry Markopolos

A former Green Party candidate for president and one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential Americans of the 20th Century,” Nader continues to advocate for the societal issues that matter most: education, ethics, economic and social equality, and environmental protection.

Catapulted into the spotlight as the man who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff and his $50 billion Ponzi scheme, Markopolos is passionate about preventing future abuses. He is a staunch advocate for the Jewish community, particularly those who were directly affected by the Madoff scandal.

wRenowned Consumer Advocate

wBernie

Madoff Whistleblower

Jared Cohen

Daniel Altman

Cohen served as a member of the Secretary of State’s Policy Planning Staff under Secretaries Rice and Clinton.

An expert in understanding how to harness the power of youth using technology and social media, he brilliantly discusses how meaningful decision making and creative thinking can influence an entire community.

Altman is a visionary economist and author whose work revolves around identifying long-term solutions to the problems facing the global economy.

In his engaging talks, he shares his insights on the future of the American workforce as well as how to navigate the opportunities and risks facing the global economy.

wDirector

of Google Ideas

wEconomist

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Asra Nomani

Internationally known as Africa’s “Iron Lady,” Johnson Sirleaf was the first woman to lead an African nation. The Harvard-educated former World Bank economist is a leading promoter of social justice and democratic rule, and was honored in 2011 with a Nobel Peace Prize for her work in securing women’s rights.

The author of the critically acclaimed Standing Alone in Mecca: An American Woman’s Struggle for the Soul of Islam, Nomani was a friend of reporter Daniel Pearl, who was slain at the hands of Pakistani militants. Her character figures prominently in the film A Mighty Heart, starring Angelina Jolie.

wPresident

of Liberia

wJournalist

& Author

Carl Bernstein

Aaron David Miller

Pulitzer Prize winner Bernstein is the hard-hitting, insightful journalist who helped bring down a presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal.

Credited by many as “the father of American investigative journalism,” Bernstein reflects on the use and abuse of political, media, financial, and spiritual power.

A former advisor to the Department of State and a public policy scholar in Washington, DC, Miller has helped shape US policy in the Middle East for two decades. His long-term experience as a US Negotiator provides critical and accessible insight into Arab-Israeli conflict for all audiences.

wPulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist

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wAdvisor

on the Middle East

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VOICES IN THE MEDIA John King

Mike Greenberg

The former anchor of State of the Union with John King, King is CNN’s chief national correspondent and the anchor of John King, USA. After converting to Judaism, King married fellow CNN political analyst Dana Bash in 2008. His perceptive keynotes touch upon the major issues concerning Americans, and particularly American Jewry.

Greenberg is the host of ESPN Radio’s “Mike and Mike in the Morning,” the highest-rated drive time sports talk show on the dial. A popular choice for Jewish audiences around the country, Greenberg has a special brand of wit which makes for great storytelling.

Juan Williams

Nicholas Kristof

wCNN

wFox

Anchor

News Correspondent

A top Washington journalist and one of America’s leading political writers and thinkers, Williams brilliantly examines American politics, civil rights, media, law, and culture with uncompromising integrity and insight. He offers a fresh perspective on the inner workings of America, from politics to race relations to the media.

& Mike in the Morning”

wPulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist

A Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and co-author of Half the Sky, Kristof is an extraordinary and astute thinker, human rights advocate, and chronicler of humanity. He offers a compassionate glimpse into such issues as tolerance, global health, poverty, and economic inequalities in the developing world.

Susan Stamberg

Maureen Dowd

The first woman to anchor a national nightly news program, Stamberg is an award-winning broadcast journalist most widely known for her work on NPR’s All Things Considered. A dynamic speaker, she examines everything from the iconic leaders and changemakers of our time to the evolving image of the Jewish mother.

After serving as a correspondent in the New York Time’s Washington bureau since 1986, Dowd won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary. Her keynotes cover poignant political and cultural topics with humor and insightful anecdotes, and are perfectly suited for well-informed Jewish communities.

wNPR

Special Correspondent

wBroadcast

Journalist

wPulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist

Naomi Klein

Dan Rather

wJournalist

For decades, Rather has served as one of the most familiar journalistic faces of our time. The former CBS News anchorman continues to address pressing media and national issues in his captivating keynotes. His charisma and breadth of experience always leaves audiences informed, awed, and entertained.

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w“Mike

& Author

Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Shock Doctrine. A powerful and provocative voice, she addresses issues ranging from climate change to megabrand influences on US culture and government.

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FAMOUS FACES FOR FUNDRAISING Richard Dreyfuss

Michael Douglas

Oscar winner Dreyfuss has been a driving force in the movement to bring civics back to the classroom.

Encouraging youth and families to ask the right questions and be introspective in the face of life’s hardships, Dreyfuss— who has a strong Jewish identity— motivates Jews to understand their history and role in the world today.

One of the most prominent actordirector-producers in Hollywood, Douglas has repeatedly chosen to work on politically influential and controversial motion pictures. As a celebrity keynote speaker, long-time champion of social and environmental causes, and UN Messenger of Peace, he speaks out for human rights and nuclear non-proliferation.

Goldie Hawn

Mayim Bialik

wAcademy Award-Winning Actor

wAcademy Award-Winning Actress

Hawn’s Academy Award-winning roles have gained her adoring audiences worldwide. A woman of many talents, she is not only a gifted actor and celebrity speaker, but also an author, creative director, savvy producer, successful entrepreneur, respected CEO, and loving parent.

wAcademy Award-Winning Actor

wActress,

The Big Bang Theory

Known for her roles as “Amy Farrah Fowler” on The Big Bang Theory and “Blossom” in the ‘90s sitcom of the same name, Bialik speaks on a variety of topics: growing up as a child actress, Jewish history and the journey to observant Judaism, women’s issues in Judaism, green living, and neuroscience and academia.

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Bette Midler

wAward-Winning Actress & Singer

Over the course of her career as a legendary singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress, Midler has won Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards and has sold over 14 million albums. Not only does she draw a crowd as a keynote speaker, she also entertains and enthralls audiences with her unique appeal and larger-than-life personality.

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FAMOUS FACES FOR FUNDRAISING Jane Seymour

Jerry Springer

An award-winning actress who has competed on Dancing with the Stars and appeared in Wedding Crashers and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Seymour is also an accomplished artist, bestselling author, and flourishing entrepreneur. A regular presenter to Jewish audiences, she works to improve the lives of children around the world.

Springer believes that television talk shows serve as important forums for the discussion of prevalent issues in our society. A former Mayor of Cincinnati, he has dedicated his life to upholding the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. Springer also spent two seasons as the host of America’s Got Talent.

wActress, Author & Entrepreneur

wHost,

Jerry Springer

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Alicia Silverstone

Jill Zarin

Best known for her career-changing roles in the Aerosmith video “Crazy” and the hit movie Clueless, Silverstone was also voted “Sexiest Vegan” in 2004

by PETA. She is a proponent of vegetarianism and an animal rights activist, and inspires audiences to be socially active for meaningful causes.

Zarin became an instant reality television star when she won fans over as one of the first wives cast on Real Housewives of New York City. Known for her quick wit, contagious energy, and entrepreneurial savvy, Zarin is a philanthropist and popular public speaker who imparts valuable life lessons.

wActress

& Activist

Carol Leifer

Larry King

No topic is off limits for Leifer, who speaks on such subjects as growing up Jewish, aging gracefully, parenting, and coming out as a lesbian in her forties.

The comedienne and writer—who has worked on such shows as SNL, Seinfeld, and Modern Family— captivates audiences with her trademark wit and humor.

King is a legendary radio and television host, most notably of the nightly interview TV program Larry King Live on CNN, a network for which he continues to host specials. A captivating storyteller and keen commentator on life and history, King is the perfect celebrity speaker for Jewish community events.

wComedy

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wOriginal “Real Housewife,” NYC

Writer & Producer

wFormer

Host, Larry King Live

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STORIES WORTH TELLING Lee Woodruff

Michael & Jane Stern

After Woodruff’s husband, ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, sustained a critical brain injury in Iraq, they together penned In an Instant, the New York Times bestseller chronicling their family’s difficult journey through his recovery. Through her incredible storytelling, Lee discusses the frailty and joys of life.

Passionate about eating and even more passionate about the full dining experience, Michael and Jane Stern dish on their cross-country journey to find the very best in American food. The Sterns tailor their presentations specifically to the region in which they’re speaking, focusing on the people, places, and local flavor of your community.

wAuthor

& CBS Contributor

wTraveling

Food Critics

Jesse Dylan

Jon Landau

Dylan is an acclaimed filmmaker whose passion is creating work that moves people to act. He is the prolific director behind successful marketing campaigns for Nike, Nintendo, the NFL, and MTV, and presents vividly engaging media presentations that will leave audiences inspired.

Academy Award- and two-time Golden Globe-winning producer Landau has an uncanny knack for delivering major motion pictures, including the blockbuster films Titanic and Avatar. In his engaging presentations, Landau showcases his unique talent for storytelling as well as his profound understanding of complex, stateof-the-art technologies.

wFilmmaker

& Creative Director

wAcademy Award-Winning Producer

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Tiffany Shlain

Brad Meltzer

Honored by Newsweek as one of the “women shaping the 21st century,” Shlain is a filmmaker, artist, founder of The Webby Awards, and co-founder of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Her keynote themes include American Jewish identity, what it means to be “connected” in the 21st century, and how the Internet is changing the rules for filmmakers.

Best-selling author Meltzer is the host of Brad Meltzer’s Decoded, which investigates the secret history of the symbols and codes that surround us every day. Passionate about empowering individuals to become leaders, he authored Heroes for My Son, which examines 52 social justice heroes and the qualities they share.

wFounder,

The Webby Awards

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wBest-Selling

Author

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TIKKUN OLAM . SOCIAL JUSTICE John Prendergast

Erin Gruwell

Human rights activist Prendergast is the co-founder of The Enough Project, an initiative to end genocide and crimes against humanity, and has worked on human rights projects with the likes of President Clinton and George Clooney. His spoken message captures the essence of what it means to pursue social justice.

Gruwell is an inspirational educator whose fascinating story was immortalized in the feature film Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank.

She speaks on the importance of tolerance and social justice, and how she used lessons from the Holocaust and the story of Anne Frank as teachable moments in the classroom.

wCo-Founder, The Enough Project

wInspirational

Educator

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Mosab Hassan Yousef

Caroline Baron

The best-selling author of The Son of Hamas, Yousef stars in the film The Green Prince, which chronicles his intense journey as a spy for the Israeli Shin Bet against Hamas. Now, in a compelling and eye-opening presentation, he shares how he found faith and forgiveness, and offers hope for achieving worldwide peace.

Inspired by her Jewish roots, Baron lives her life by the Hebrew phrase “Tikkun Olam” or “repairing the world.” She founded the nonprofit organization FilmAid International, which provides life-saving information on social-global issues, including HIV/AIDS and genocide. She helps communities realize the power of film in addressing the needs of displaced people around the world.

wHamas Whistleblower

& Founder of FilmAid

Paul Rusesabagina

Loren Galler Rabinowitz

Considered the “Rwandan Schindler,” Rusesabagina saved over 1,200 lives during the Rwandan Genocide. His story is chronicled in both his book, An Ordinary Man, and the Oscarnominated film Hotel Rwanda.

As a global humanitarian, he implores audiences to understand the lessons of Rwanda to prevent future injustices.

As a grandchild of Holocaust survivors and the only Jewish contestant at the 2011 Miss America pageant, Rabinowitz is committed to Holocaust education and telling her grandparents’ incredible story.

Taught at a young age to put a premium on community service and social justice, today she continues her humanitarian efforts on behalf of local, national, and nonprofit organizations.

wInspiration

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wProducer

for Hotel Rwanda

wHolocaust Awareness Advocate

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VOICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Rachel Simmons

Jonah Edelman

As founder of the Girl’s Leadership Institute and the author of such books as Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl, Simmons is a sought-after keynote speaker for Jewish day schools and temples across the country.

She lends a strong voice to the social struggles of young girls.

One of the country’s leading education reformers, Edelman is co-founder and executive director of Stand for Children.

He teaches advocacy skills to childserving professionals, students, and civic leaders, sharing an innovative plan for creating a better future for today’s youth and galvanizing the next generation to stand for children.

wExpert

on Raising Healthy Girls

wFounder,

Stand for Children

Rosalind Wiseman

Elaine Hall & Diane Isaacs

Wiseman is a nationally recognized and acclaimed expert on children, teens, parenting, and social justice who speaks frequently to Jewish schools and community organizations.

Her powerful, intelligent keynote presentations have a long-lasting affect on parents, teachers, and youth in need of tools to develop happy and socially healthy communities and schools.

Hall and Isaacs are co-authors of The Seven Keys to Unlock Autism and co-creators of The Miracle Project, a theatre and film program that was profiled in the Emmy-winning HBO documentary AUTISM: The Musical. Their presentations demonstrate how the inclusion of special-needs children within schools, synagogues, and youth groups is both an ethical and spiritual issue.

wParenting

& Bullying Expert

wCo-Founders, The Miracle Project

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Robyn Silverman

Claire & Mia Fontaine

Dr. Silverman, a child and teen development specialist and body image and bullying expert, is known for her no-nonsense yet positive approach to helping youth and their families thrive. Her groundbreaking research is the foundation for her book, Good Girls Don’t Get Fat.

When honor student Mia Fontaine ran away as a teenager and descended into a world of drugs and despair, her mother Claire took desperate measures to bring her back. Chronicling this remarkable tale in the bestseller Come Back, they reveal a story of healing, love, and transformation with unsparing honesty and humor.

wBody

Image & Bullying Expert

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wMother/Daughter

Co-Authors

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WRITERS & AUTHORS David Mamet

Ron Suskind

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of “Glengarry Glenn Ross” and an awardwinning film and television director, Mamet has also made a name for himself as author of The Wicked Son: Anti-Semitism, Self-hatred, and the Jews (Jewish Encounters), a provocative and passionate assertion of what it means to be Jewish in modern culture today.

A unique and sought-after voice, Suskind earned critical acclaim when he penned Life, Animated, a remarkable account of how his son Owen—who was diagnosed with regressive autism—found his voice and place in the world through the power of Disney movies. Audiences will absolutely be inspired by this story of selfdiscovery and redemption.

wPulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright

Journalist

Scott Turow

Randy Cohen

Turow is a writer, attorney, and bestselling author. His books have been translated into more than 25 languages, have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into a full-length film and two television miniseries. His expansive knowledge of both writing and legal worlds makes him the perfect speaker for a variety of audiences.

For 12 years, Cohen penned “The Ethicist,” a weekly column for The New York Times Magazine in which he answered readers’ ethical questions with humor and candor. His book, The Good, the Bad and the Difference, discusses the fine line that sometimes emerges between ethical behavior and illegal activity.

wBest-Selling

Law Novelist

w“The

Ethicist”

A.J. Jacobs

James McBride

Raised in a secular family but interested in religion’s role in the world, Jacobs decided to learn about the Bible firsthand: by living it. He spent a year following every single rule in the Bible, from the famous ones to the often-ignored laws.

The resulting presentation is a fascinating look at religion.

An award-winning musician and storyteller, McBride authored The Color of Water to share the story of his mother, a white Jewish woman from Poland who married a black man, founded a Baptist church, and put 12 children through college.

His keynotes address questions of cultural and self identity.

w“Human

Guinea Pig”

wBest-Selling Author & Musician

Sara Paretsky

Roya Hakakian

Paretsky revolutionized the world of mystery fiction in 1982 when she first introduced female investigator “V.I. Warshawski,” thus challenging a genre in which women were categorized as either vamps or victims. She shares a powerful, moving, and passionate message to those struggling on society’s margins.

Hakakian is the author of Journey from the Land of No, which recounts her experiences growing up as a Jewish teenager in post-revolutionary Iran. She is a founding member of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, where she strives to raise awareness of human rights breaches in the Middle East.

wBest-Selling

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wPulitzer-Winning

Mystery Writer

wIranian

Writer & Journalist

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RELATIONSHIPS, AGING &THE LIFE SPAN Rona Barrett

Ruth Westheimer

After a long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry, Barrett has changed her focus to speaking out about the need to provide aid for the elderly.

Realizing that “it takes a village,” she writes about the power of community to band together in order to support and care for seniors in need.

Known for her popular column, “Ask Dr. Ruth,” Westheimer has been the public’s go-to for sexual literacy for decades.

Also a trusted voice on caregiving, she offers valuable insight and useful tools for balancing the fulltime needs of a dependent adult with the caregiver’s own physical and mental health.

Gail Sheehy

Laura Berman

With her landmark bestseller, Passages, Sheehy changed the way millions of women and men look at their lives.

Her mission is to collect and share the voices of caregivers and to create a powerful network of education and support that enhances “the most memorable passage in your life.”

As America’s leading expert on female sexual health, Dr. Berman has been a progressive sex educator and therapist for more than 20 years. The founder of The Berman Center, a specialized health center focusing on women’s and couples’ sexual health, Berman discusses sex in terms of balance, wellness, and personal fulfillment.

wGossip

Columnist

wRenowned

Life Cycle Expert

wFamed Therapist & Caregiving Expert

wSex

Educator & Therapist

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Thomas Perls

Iris Krasnow

Geriatrician Dr. Perls is one of very few experts studying the exceptional human beings known as centenarians: individuals who live to 100 and beyond.

His engaging presentations provide compelling and intriguing lessons for those who would like to live to their ripest age.

A seasoned speaker, Krasnow addresses a variety of topics such as balancing work, family, and personal growth; exploring and loving yourself; and nurturing mother-daughter relationships. Her talks are geared toward promoting a sense of fulfillment and growth at every stage.

wCentenarian

Expert

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wRelationship

Expert & Author

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Altman, Daniel...............................3 Baron, Caroline..............................8 Barrett, Rona................................11 Berman, Laura..............................11 Bernstein, Carl...............................3 Bialik, Mayim..................................5 Cohen, Jared..................................3 Cohen, Randy...............................10 Douglas, Michael...........................5 Dowd, Maureen..............................4 Dreyfuss, Richard..........................5 Dylan, Jesse...................................7 Edelman, Jonah.............................9 Fontaine, Claire..............................9 Fontaine, Mia.................................9 Greenberg, Mike............................4 Gruwell, Erin..................................8 Hakakian, Roya............................10 Hall, Elaine.....................................9 Hawn, Goldie..................................5 Isaacs, Diane..................................9

Jacobs, A.J..................................10 Jewtopia........................................2 Johnson Sirleaf, Ellen..................3 King, John......................................4 King, Larry......................................6 Klein, Naomi..................................4 Krasnow, Iris................................11 Kristof, Nicholas............................4 Leifer, Carol....................................6 Mamet, David...............................10 Markopolos, Harry.........................3 McBride, James...........................10 Meltzer, Brad..................................7 Midler, Bette...................................5 Miller, Aaron David........................3 Nader, Ralph..................................3 Nomani, Asra.................................3 Paretsky, Sara..............................10 Perls, Thomas..............................11 Prendergast, John........................8 Rabinowitz, Loren Galler..............8

Rather, Dan....................................4 Rusesabagina, Paul.......................8 Seymour, Jane...............................6 Sheehy, Gail.................................11 Shlain, Tiffany.................................7 Silverman, Robyn..........................9 Silverstone, Alicia.........................6 Simmons, Rachel..........................9 Springer, Jerry...............................6 Stamberg, Susan...........................4 Stern, Michael & Jane...................7 Suskind, Ron...............................10 Landau, Jon...................................7 Turow, Scott.................................10 Westheimer, Ruth........................11 Williams, Juan...............................4 Wiseman, Rosalind........................9 Woodruff, Lee................................7 Yousef, Mosab Hassan..................8 Zarin, Jill.........................................6