Meet Our Z3 Confirmed Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
GIL TROY
Professor, Distinguished Scholar of North American History at McGill University
Gil Troy is a historian and author of books like The Essential Guide to October 7th and The Zionist Ideas.
He writes on Zionism and American history and has contributed to The Jerusalem Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.
DAVE RUBIN
Host of The Rubin Report and Founder of Locals.com
Dave Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and TV personality known for his political commentary. He hosts The Rubin Report, a top-ranking talk show with over 2 billion views. Rubin is also the founder of Locals.com, a platform that empowers creators, which he sold to Rumble in 2021. A former stand-up comedian, Rubin continues to perform and address the political landscape across the U.S. and internationally.
DAVID BLUMBERG
Founder of Blumberg Capital
David founded Blumberg Capital in 1991, serving as managing partner of the early-stage VC firm behind companies like Addepar, Braze, and Nutanix. Previously, he managed investments at Bronfman Family Office, APAX, and T. Rowe Price. A Harvard and Stanford graduate, he speaks multiple languages, including French and Spanish.
DAVID BROG
Executive Director of the Maccabee Task Force
David Brog is executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, which combats anti-Semitism on U.S. college campuses. Previously, he led Christians United for Israel, growing it to over six million members. Brog has also worked as chief of staff to Senator Arlen Specter. He’s the author of several books, including Reclaiming Israel’s History, and holds degrees from Princeton and Harvard.
DR. AZRI AMRAM
Anthropologist
Dr. Azri Amram, a lecturer and researcher at UCSC, specializes in food’s social and political dimensions, focusing on Jewish-Palestinian relations in Israel. He holds a PhD from Ben Gurion University, a Master’s from Tel Aviv University, and has advised Israel’s Economy and Energy Ministries.
GABRIEL GROISMAN
Podcast Host, Jewish Community Leader, Former Mayor of Bal Harbour, and Partner at LSN Partners
Gabriel Groisman is the host of Standpoint with Gabe Groisman, a political podcast with leaders and officials on global issues. A former Mayor of Bal Harbour and Jewish community leader, he advocates against antisemitism and for U.S.-Israel ties. Groisman is also an attorney and government affairs consultant.
EFRAT LACHTER
Investigative Journalist and a War Correspondent
Efrat Lachter is an investigative journalist and war correspondent for Fox News Digital, specializing in global conflict reporting. She has directed and produced over 200 documentary segments across 40+ countries for Israel’s Channel 12 and directed a full-length documentary. A recipient of the 2022 Shimon Peres Center for Peace Award, she is also a 2023-24 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow at the University of Michigan.
JEFFREY GREENBERG
With over a decade of fundraising experience, Jeff has led campaigns raising millions for nonprofits. A UPenn Nonprofit Leadership graduate, he formerly directed Campus Affairs at AJC, empowering Jewish college students globally. Jeff has worked with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, JNF-USA, and United Way Miami.
JON WARECH
Executive Director of Hillel at FIU since 2018, has spearheaded efforts to combat antisemitism and strengthen Jewish life on campus. Highlights include hosting Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week, partnering on antisemitism campaigns, and screening raw footage of the 10/7 attacks. This December, he will lead his ninth Poland Fellowship, guiding 70 students through the history of antisemitism.
DAVID HAZONY
Director and Steinhardt Senior Fellow, Z3 Institute for Jewish Priorities
Award-winning author and translator, and Steinhardt Senior Fellow at the Z3 Institute, he spotlights emerging Jewish leaders in Young Zionist Voices. His works include Jewish Priorities (2023), the National Jewish Book Award finalist The Ten Commandments (2010), and the award-winning translation of The Angel (2016). He holds a Ph.D. in Jewish Philosophy and lives in Jerusalem.
LEAH SOIBEL
Founder and CEO Fuente Latina
Leah Soibel, a Hispanic American Israeli, founded Fuente Latina to connect Hispanic media with accurate stories about Israel and the Jewish people. In 2023, she launched Activista Media, a bilingual news platform bridging Latinos and Jews. Based in Miami, her Emmy-winning work fosters understanding worldwide.
ADELA COJAB MOADEB
Legal Advocate and Media Contributor
Adela Cojab Moadeb is a legal advocate and media contributor dedicated to combating antisemitism and protecting Jewish rights. Best known for her 2019 Title VI complaint against NYU, her efforts influenced the Executive Order on Combatting Antisemitism. Adela serves as a legal fellow at the National Jewish Advocacy Center and hosts OpenDor Media’s TodayUnpacked YouTube show.
JON BRIDGE
Senior Director of Campus Initiatives for CSS
Jon Bridge is the Senior Director of Campus Initiatives for CSS, managing partnerships, instructor recruitment, data collection, campus training, and the Campus Ambassador Program. Previously, he was the COO of Krav and Kesher and spent 10 years at Alpha Epsilon Pi, including 8 years as Chief Programming Officer, overseeing Israel, Jewish, philanthropy, and civic engagement programs.
LEAH GARBER
Senior Vice President | Director General Center for Israel Engagement
Leah Garber is the senior vice president of Israel engagement at JCC Association and director general of the Center for Israel Engagement in Jerusalem, fostering connections between North American JCCs and Israel. She previously served as a shlicha in Pittsburgh, a teacher and principal for new immigrant education in Israel, and has extensive experience in leadership, finance, and human resources.
RABBI MARIO ROJZMAN
Senior Rabbi at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus
Rabbi Mario Rojzman, a renowned leader in the Conservative Movement, has served as Senior Rabbi at Beth Torah since 2016. Previously, he was Rabbi at Bet El in Buenos Aires for 11 years and headed the Comparative Religions Department at the University of Palermo. He has addressed institutions like UNESCO and the World Bank and has led numerous missions to Israel, fostering Jewish engagement worldwide.
GLENNA MILBERG
Anchor and Reporter at Local10 News
Emmy Award-winning journalist Glenna Milberg has been a cornerstone of Local10 News since 1999, hosting the acclaimed public affairs program “This Week in South Florida” and reporting on South Florida’s most pressing stories. Her distinguished career spans decades, from her start in print journalism to covering major national and international stories with a South Florida lens.
NAOMI GAL
Artist and Activist
Naomi Gal is an artist and activist whose powerful handmade drawings and storytelling give a voice to the hostages held by Hamas. As a mother of six, she channels her grief and frustration into creative activism, shedding light on the humanity, dreams, and lives of those affected by this crisis. Through live art and compelling presentations, Naomi evokes empathy and urgency, inspiring others to take action. She will be live-drawing panel discussions and keynotes while showcasing her deeply moving art honoring the hostages.
IZABELLA TABAROVSKY
Senior Fellow and Research Scholar
Izabella Tabarovsky is a leading scholar on Soviet antizionism and contemporary left-wing antisemitism. She is a Senior Fellow with the Z3 Institute, a Senior Advisor at the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute, and a Research Fellow with the London Center for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism. A sought-after speaker and contributor to publications like Tablet, Newsweek, and Fathom, her work explores antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and anti-Jewish propaganda.
ALISSA BERNSTEIN
Assistant Director of AJC Los Angeles
Alissa Bernstein is Assistant Director of AJC Los Angeles, focusing on political outreach, legislative advocacy, and interfaith coalition-building. She strengthens political ties, supports Holocaust education, and improves hate crime reporting. Alissa graduated Cum Laude from Occidental College in psychology with a Spanish minor.
RABBI AMITAI FRAIMAN
Founding Director, The Z3 Project
Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, Founding Director of the Z3 Project at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, works to strengthen Diaspora-Israel relations through Peoplehood-oriented Zionism. He is also the founder of שזור/Interwoven, sharing American Jewry’s story with Israelis. A musmach of YCT and an NYU Wagner-Skirball graduate, he is an ELI speaker dedicated to fostering Jewish unity.
ESTHER SITBON
Founder and Director of Lehaalot
Esther Sitbon is the founder and director of Lehaalot, an organization empowering Jewish women through Torah, personal growth, and a deep connection to Israel. With over 12 years of experience as a teacher, life coach, and marriage educator, she created programs like the Midrasha and The Real You workshops to inspire spiritual and personal development.
ROBBIE GRINGAS
Storyteller, Playwright, Israel Educator, and Co-Director of For the Sake of Argument
Robbie Gringras is an acclaimed storyteller and Israel educator, known for the “hugging and wrestling” approach to Israel engagement. A graduate of Oxford, he has written and performed 11 plays, including in London’s West End. Co-founder of For the Sake of Argument, Gringras has shaped global Jewish education for 20 years.
MAOR ELBAZ-STARINSKY
Consul General of Israel in Miami
Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, a career diplomat since 2006, has served as Israel’s Consul General in Miami since June 2021, building partnerships across Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and Puerto Rico. With expertise in international relations, he has held key roles in strategic affairs, policy advising, and representation at NATO and the EU. As Deputy Ambassador in Nairobi, he advanced security, trade, and humanitarian efforts in six African nations.
OREN BARUCH STIER
Director of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Florida International University
Oren Baruch Stier, Director of the Holocaust and Genocide Studies Program at FIU, researches Holocaust testimony, Jewish memory, education, and remembrance. Author of three books, he helped draft Florida’s 2020-21 statewide Holocaust education standards.
RABBI SHLOMO SPRUNG
Rabbinic Head of Scheck Hillel Community School
Rabbi Shlomo Sprung, a Miami native, studied at Ner Israel, Kerem B’Yavneh, and Chevron Yeshiva before returning to South Florida. As Rabbinic Head of Scheck Hillel Community School, he brings authentic Torah and meaningful Judaism to the community. A captivating speaker, he engages audiences from Kollels to Kindergartens.
BARRY SHRAGE
Professor, Hornstein Program for Jewish Professional Leadership at Brandeis University
Barry Shrage, a professor in Brandeis University’s Hornstein Program, led Boston’s CJP for 31 years, advancing Jewish education, community ties, and Israel connections through initiatives like Birthright and the Boston-Haifa Connection. He continues to serve on philanthropic boards and writes on Jewish identity and Zionism.
RON WASSERMAN
Chairman of Fuel For Truth and Senior Vice President (SVP) at Flagstar Bank
Ron Wasserman is the chairman of Fuel For Truth, an organization educating young Jewish professionals about Israel’s history and the Arab-Israeli conflict. He developed FFT’s flagship boot camp program, teaching in major U.S. cities for over a decade. Based in Great Neck, NY, Ron also works as an SVP at Flagstar Bank and actively advocates for U.S.-Israel relations.
JUSTIN ELLIS
Executive Director of Fuel For Truth
Justin Ellis is a communications expert and former Executive Director of Fuel For Truth, where he educated thousands on Israel and facilitated meaningful conversations about the conflict. He has worked with leading organizations like JNF and The Jewish Agency and currently works in NYC’s Diamond District while engaging in Israel education and Jewish identity empowerment.
JACOB SALOMON
President and Chief Executive Officer Emeritus of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Jacob Solomon, President and CEO Emeritus of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, served as its chief professional officer from 1992 to 2024. A leader in Jewish communal service since 1981, he holds advanced degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Yeshiva University. Jacob and his wife, Dr. Mindy Hersh, have three children and five grandchildren.
DR. BELLA TENDLER KRIEGER
Director of Adult Learning and Growth at CAJE
Dr. Bella Tendler Krieger is the director of Adult Learning and Growth at CAJE: The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, Miami. She has a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University, an MBA from the University of Miami, and is a fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Beit Midrash program.
RABBI ELANA RABISHAW
Rabbi at Temple Beth Boca Raton
Rabbi Elana Rabishaw works at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton, Florida. She completed her studies at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles in 2022, after earning her M.A. in Hebrew Letters from HUC-JIR in 2019 and a second Master’s in Jewish Education in 2020. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Rabbi Rabishaw is a product of the Reform Movement. She earned her B.S. in Community and Nonprofit Leadership and Modern Hebrew from the University of Wisconsin- Madison.
CARLY ORSHAN
Director of the Teen Department at the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) in Miami
Carly Orshan is the Director of the Teen Department at Miami’s Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE). She leads impactful teen programs, including the Miami March of the Living and Diller Teen Fellows, and pioneers initiatives like Jewish Life Coaching for youth professionals. With advanced degrees and a PhD in progress, Carly integrates her academic expertise and mindfulness training to create meaningful Jewish educational experiences.
ANGELICA LOSADA
Violinist and Violist
Angelica Losada is a versatile violinist and violist from Miami, known for performing with artists like Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Andrea Bocelli, and Björk. She has also played on the Ain’t Too Proud Broadway tour and at President Trump’s wedding. Angelica currently serves as Orchestra Director at a Jewish Private School and conducts the Symphonia Orchestra for the South Florida Youth Symphony. She performs across genres, from classical to neo-soul, and is in high demand for events like weddings and bar mitzvahs.