This conference is about taking your Jewish education to the next level.
We’re moving forward, looking to the future, advancing our learning and pushing forward the conversation about what it means to live a meaningful Jewish life.
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Learn about discuss and debate the most pivotal moments in Jewish history that shaped us as a people and reframed our past and forged out future. Discover your role and responsibility to share the Jewish story for generations to come
Matti has been a passionate Jewish educator for close to two decades. He completed his Law, Arts and Education degrees at Monash University and his Masters in Jewish Education from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has spent many years living and learning in Israel and served... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST H219
A vital presentation exploring the future of Jewish continuity. Driven by the latest research on assimilation and intermarriage, this session moves past the speculation to focus on the data-based strategies that keep the next generation connected. Come find out what the data means for your own personal journey and the legacy you want to build.
Sue Hampel OAM is a well-known public speaker and lecturer. She holds a Masters degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and is the co-President of the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. Sue has been recognised for her teaching and community service by receiving numerous awards including... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm AEST H219
In 2025, there was a 78% increase in the number of reported global executions. Seventeen countries actively execute, and Israel and the Maldives are the most recent to signal their intention to resume executions imminently. This session will explore why the death penalty is on the rise in 2026 — and unpack some of the ideas behind its continued use.
They Stood For You — Now Stand For Them Every generation inherits a world it did not build. The elderly people in our lives, our grandparents, our community elders, sacrificed, struggled, and stood firm so that we could have the opportunities, the freedoms, and the Jewish identity we carry today. But as they age, do we truly see them? Do we honour them, engage with them, and recognise the living treasure they represent? Drawing on the timeless Jewish obligation of Kibbud Ziknim, honouring the elderly, this talk challenges young Jewish students to move beyond good intentions and take real, meaningful action. Because standing up for the elderly is not just a mitzvah. It is our responsibility, our privilege, and our debt. They stood for you. Now it's your turn to stand for them.
