Join us for an unforgettable journey, where you can immerse yourself in a range of unique and impactful experiences. Delve into the excitement of escape rooms, explore a cutting-edge virtual reality activity commemorating October 7, engage with various nonprofit organizations at our dedicated fair, and discover exclusive items at our first-of-its-kind merchandise store. This summit promises to be a truly transformative event, offering something special for everyone.
ONE-OF-A KIND ESCAPE ROOMS
(in partnership with Quala)
“Antisemitism 101” Escape Room:
An engaging and immersive activity that requires teamwork to overcome antisemitic hackers and overtake a Jew-Hating graffiti wall! Solve puzzles and hints, all while learning how to recognize and counteract acts of antisemitism.
“Fighting Anti-Zionism” Escape Room:
A groundbreaking experience that prepares you for the fight against anti-Zionism. Navigate through a hyper-realistic 3D environment filled with challenging riddles and missions, mirroring real-life challenges. This powerful journey consolidates your resilience and empowers you to stand strong. Come unlock your strength and break free.
VIRTUAL REALITY-HONORING OCTOBER 7
Experience the profound impact of “Survived to Tell: Be the Witness” at the IAC Summit. This VR initiative, proudly introduced by ISRAEL-is, honors the memory of October 7th by utilizing the latest VR, XR, and AI technologies to deeply connect participants with eyewitness survivors’ personal and harrowing stories. Join us on this moving journey to amplify the voices of October 7th survivors, fostering global connections and offering a personal and authentic perspective on Israel’s resilience and bravery. Your participation will help ensure these critical stories are heard and remembered.
October Seventh: Capsule Display by the ANU Museum of the Jewish People
We are pleased to feature the October Seventh Capsule Display by the ANU Museum of the Jewish People throughout the Summit. This exhibition includes artwork, music, and video excerpts reflecting the impact of the October 7, 2023, attacks and the subsequent war.
The exhibition captures the profound grief and creativity that have emerged in Israeli society since the conflict began. Art has always served as a means of coping and expressing collective memory, and this display offers a powerful testament to the resilience and creativity of artists during these challenging times.
We invite you to experience this unique display at the Summit.
War Diary: October 7
War Diary – A Powerful Visual Chronicle of the October 7 Tragedy
We are honored to present “War Diary,” a 23-minute film showcasing 300 news photos documenting the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in the Gaza Envelope and the ongoing war. Initially created for the “Local Testimony 2023” exhibition, the film reflects how creative documentation shapes Israeli collective memory.
Curated by Dana Wohlfeiler Lalkin, Vardi Kahana, Anat Saragusti, and Ami Steinitz, the film features the work of photographers like Avi Roccah, Abir Sultan, Amir Levy, and others.
Video and Sound Editor: Ran Slavin
Graphic Design: Anat Kleiman
Production: Sandy Teperson
Join us at the Summit to experience this powerful visual narrative.
The Peatot Band
The Peatot Band, based in Silicon Valley, has been thrilling audiences for over 16 years with their energetic renditions of Israeli rock and pop classics. With six talented musicians, they deliver unforgettable performances that blend nostalgia and excitement, making every show a night to remember. They will be leading the Israeli Kabbalat Shabbat with live music
(Friday, 5:30–6:30pm)
Mezuzah of Hope Project
“From America to Israel: A Mezuzah of Hope and Resilience”Be part of a historic first! Join us at the groundbreaking collaboration between IAC and MyZuzah, where we’re creating a monumental symbol of Jewish unity and resilience.
Throughout the summit, you’re invited to contribute to a giant mezuzah – a powerful emblem of our shared heritage and hopes.
Add your personal touch with inspiring texts, artwork, or decorations that represent your vision for a stronger Jewish community. This isn’t just an art project; it’s a testament to our collective strength and a beacon of hope for our brothers and sisters in Israel. Your contribution to our giant mezuzah will travel from the heart of the Israeli-American community straight to Israel, where it will stand proudly in Hostages Square. By participating, you’re not only expressing solidarity with the hostages and their families but also reaffirming the unbreakable bond between Jewish communities worldwide. Let’s craft a powerful symbol of our enduring faith, resilience, and unity that will resonate from America to Israel and beyond.
Support Israeli Citizens by Sending Video Messages of Love
The American Friends of the Israel Museum, an active group of Israel Museum supporters in the US, invite you to record a short video message to be shared with those visiting the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem has always been a space of reflection, contemplation, and tolerance, where art serves as a powerful reminder of our shared experiences. Though this current crisis has tested our shared humanity, the resolve of our staff has endured, safeguarding the Museum’s treasures, while also using the healing power of art to connect with displaced families throughout the country.
Since October 7, the Museum has been committed to supporting evacuated residents through a series of impactful on and off-site programs led by the dedicated staff of the Museum’s Ruth Youth Wing, encouraging personal expression among participants of all ages.
Please stop by to send messages of love, hope, and support, and tell the world what the Museum means to you.
Tragic Awakening Documentary Film
The October 7 pogrom in Israel was the worst massacre of Jews since the days of the Holocaust, yet rather than rally to the victim’s side with empathy and compassion, the international community has, confoundingly, exploded with Jew-hatred. Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred is therefore a profound and timely documentary that delves deeply into the roots of antisemitism and provides sobering revelations about the world’s oldest hatred. Where does such unbridled hatred come from, and can it be harnessed into a force for good? Tragic Awakening answers these and so many other questions with unvarnished candor.
IAC MERCH STORE
For the first time ever at the IAC Summit, we are excited to introduce our exclusive merchandise store! Here, participants will find a unique selection of items, including one-of-a-kind notebooks, shirts, sweatshirts, holiday cards, and other special items. Each piece features original designs crafted specifically for this event.
NONPROFIT FAIR (SHUK)
At the nonprofit organizations fair, participants will have the opportunity to meet representatives from Jewish organizations from across the country. They will engage in meaningful conversations, learn about the impactful work these organizations are doing, and discover various ways to get involved. This interactive experience will provide a deeper understanding of the diverse initiatives supporting the Jewish community, fostering connections and inspiring future collaborations.
Book Signing Schedule
Friday, 9/20/24
10:30-11:30 AM EST
Shiva: Poems of October 7 – Michael Bohnen
An anthology of Hebrew poems written in the aftermath of October 7 with English translations. Net proceeds of all sales will be donated to the Israel Trauma Coalition for their work with victims of October 7th.
12:00-1:00 PM EST
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Jew? – Raphael Shore
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Jew explores the insidious nature and evolution of antisemitism, tracing its origins from ancient times to its present-day manifestations in Nazism, radical Islam, and the anti-Zionism of political progressives. However, while the impeccably researched historical narrative provides a basis for understanding, this book is not only about antisemitism. Instead, Shore’s seminal work explains how Jew-hatred is, in fact, rooted in the very essence of what makes the Jewish faith and its people so beautiful. It is a rallying call for Jews of all walks to embrace that beauty, their rich tradition of battling injustice, persevering in the face of adversity, and always choosing life and light over darkness.
1:00-2:00 PM EST
Iconic Jewish Women – Dr. Aliza Lavie
The inspiring life stories of fifty-nine remarkable Jewish women from past and present come together to create the perfect gift for young girls on the brink of their teenage years as well as the adults in their lives.
Saturday, 9/21/24
1:00-2:00 PM EST
Zionism and the Black Church – Dumisani Washington
Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century is a discussion of Africa’s ancient connection to Israel and the Jewish people, and the historic Black-Jewish synergy in America. It explains the foundation of spiritual Zionism among Black people, and why that foundation will always inform Black support for Israel. It uncovers the origins of an anti-Israel ideology that targeted the Black and African communities beginning in the 1960s, and how that strategy became a mainstay in school curriculum and political policy. Finally, Zionism & the Black Church gives reasons why there is a bright future in the Africa-Israel, Black-Jewish relationship, and charts a clear path forward.
3:30-4:30 PM EST
Testimonies Without Boundaries,Israel: October 7th 2023 – Alon Penzel
On the morning of October 7th, 2023, the terrorist organization Hamas launched a surprise attack against the State of Israel. This book contains exclusive, shocking and unimaginable testimonies of the horrors that were part of the brutal massacre, during which babies, toddlers, children, pregnant women and elderly were raped, tortured, burned, cut, slashed, strangled, shot and stabbed. In conversations, testimonies and rare documentations from the field, volunteers of the ZAKA organization, the head of the Institute of Forensic Medicine and survivors of the Nova festival reveal for the first time the greatest national disaster in the history of the State of Israel in all its various aspects, while providing a historical commemoration for the great loss, and on the other hand – to the heroism of the people of Israel.
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