We had more than 1,000 attendees, and hundreds more that had to be turned away from the door. We heard from an incredible roster of speakers including no less than President Barack Obama and President Reuven (Rubi) Rivlin.
The packed house is a testament to the strength of the community committed to a vision of a more equal and more democratic Israel.
President Barack Obama
President Barack Obama kicked off the HaaretzQ with the New Israel Fund Conference in New York with this message.
Israeli President Rubi Rivlin
Israeli President Reuven (Rubi) Rivlin spoke about democracy and freedom of expression.
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Samantha Power, US Ambassador to the UN
Samantha Power, US Ambassador to the UN: “Peace is necessary, just, and possible.”
MK Ayman Odeh
MK Ayman Odeh (Joint Arab List): “We cannot bring peace, democracy, and equality on our own. But neither can Israel reach peace, democracy, and equality without us.”
MK Tzipi Livni
MK Tzipi Livni (Zionist Union): “It’s a matter of values; our values.”
Daniel Sokatch and Talia Sasson
Daniel Sokatch, NIF CEO, alongside Talia Sasson, NIF President, on the hope for a democratic and just Israel.
Amos Schocken, Haaretz Publisher
Amos Schocken, Haaretz Publisher, spoke on the contradictions between the far-right’s goals and the values of Israel’s founders.
Talia Sasson at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Talia Sasson.
Lara Friedman at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Lara Friedman.
Jafar Farrah at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Jafar Farrah.
Arik Ascherman HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Arik Ascherman.
Liat Schlesinger at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Liat Schlesinger.
Lia Nirgad at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Lia Nirgad.
Joel Braunold at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Joel Braunold.
Ronit Heyd at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Ronit Heyd.
Meir Buzaglo at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Meir Buzaglo.
Noam Sheizaf at HaaretzQ with New Israel Fund
A TED style talk by Noam Sheizaf.
The Program Book
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