Jewish Lectures & Talks for Ages 40s

The University of Life Project is a 6-week intergenerational experience where participants are thoughtfully paired—young professionals with older adults—to explore life’s biggest questions through guided conversations, curated prompts, and open dialogue.

Author Jane Green discusses her memoir Rewilding, exploring how she stopped conforming at 55 and built a life on her own terms.

Before this year’s Wexler Lecture, young professionals are invited to join us for happy hour. Enjoy a drink and meet new people or reconnect with old friends before the program begins.

An inspiring evening of conversation featuring Van Jones, CNN host and social entrepreneur, alongside Jonah Platt, actor and leading voice on Jewish identity and culture.

An evening with CNN’s Van Jones and actor Jonah Platt on uniting across divides, followed by the YLD Big Encore with live jazz and late-night bites.

Director Ferne Pearlstein and producer Robert Edwards introduce this documentary on whether humor has limits, followed by a post-film conversation on Holocaust comedy.

A panel explores where the energy for the next wave of AI will come from, covering GPU clusters, advanced chips, and the growing fleet of data centers behind it.

Rachel Maddow examines the history and politicization of the Department of Justice and discusses why an independent justice system remains essential to American democracy.

Legendary actor Dustin Hoffman reflects on his six-decade career, iconic roles, and memoir ‘Look at Me’ in conversation with New Yorker writer Ariel Levy.

Lior Raz, co-creator and star of Netflix’s Fauda, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with insight from his IDF service and his nuanced portrayal of both sides.

Lior Raz, co-creator of Netflix’s Fauda, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and his work portraying characters on both sides with empathy, informed by his service in the IDF Special Forces.

Israeli musician Tal Ramon, son of astronaut Ilan Ramon, shares live music, personal stories and rare photos and videos of his family’s legacy and journey of resilience.

Join an evening of lectures by an Israeli speaker in science or business, with light bites and a drink included in the ticket price.

Network with Parkway CEO Rob Zuritsky as he shares how he grew a family parking business into a successful real estate and development firm.

Go behind the scenes of Fauda Season 5 with cast and creative team members in a moderated conversation, followed by an open audience Q&A.

Cast and creative team of Fauda Season 5 discuss making the new season, creating after October 7, and telling Israeli stories worldwide, followed by audience Q&A.

Join members of the Fauda Season 5 cast and creative team for a moderated conversation on making the series after October 7 and bringing Israeli stories to global audiences.

Jonah Platt hosts a live podcast taping interviewing Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel.

A data-driven, story-rich keynote by social entrepreneur and bestselling author Michelle Poler on abundant leadership and community building, with hors d’oeuvres and wine.