When
Saturday January 14, 2017 at 6:15 PM PST-to-
Monday January 16, 2017 at 5:00 PM PST
Add to Calendar
AGENDA
SUNDAY
8-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-9am Ice Breakers
9:00- 9:20 Group Picture
9:30-10:30
11-12 Graders: Brooke Goldstein Know Your Rights!
Learn what civil rights you have as a student on campus and how to enforce them. Protect yourself against antisemitism and proactively defend yourself against civil rights abuses.
9-10 Graders: In Conversation with Dumisani Washington and Ryan Bellerose
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-12:00 Ryan Bellerose: What Does it Mean To be Indigenous? Jewish Rights to the Land of Israel
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:30 Brooke Goldstein: The Making of a Martyr the illegal indoctrination and recruitment of Muslim children towards violence.
1:45- 3:00pm Dumisani Washington: How to address human rights in the anti-Israel movement
3:00-4:00 Long Break
4:00 -5:00 11-12 grades - Ilan Silenikov of SSI Building Alliances on campus
9-10 grades Manashe Khaimov Leadership Exploration And Development
5:00-6:00 Open Discussion: Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask Open Q&A
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7-8 Chloe Valdary Israel and The Theory of Enchantment - a discussion When it comes to Israel, we've got to ask the question: WHATS THE BIG IDEA? What is this project we call the Jewish state fundamentally about? Do we have more in common with the Israeli experience than we may have thought? Find out that and more in this session!
8:15-10:15 Movie screening and discussion : Mekonen Elliot Fine
11:00 PM Lights Out
MONDAY
8-8:30 Breakfast
9:00 AM Naya Lekht BDS: What Is It and Why Do We Care? Panel discussion
10:00 AM Tammi Benjamin From anti-Zionism to anti-Semitism- being Jewish on college campus
11:00 AM Panel: Taking Off The Pink Shades- Challenging Sides of Israel.
12:00 PM Lunch and Check Out.
1:00-2:00 Ravit Baer, Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Pacific NorthWest.
Break
2:30-3:30 BDS HEARING: mock senate hearing on BDS. Teens present.
3:30- 4:30 Dumisani Washington Zionist Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr
4:30-4:45 Closing remarks
5:00 PM Conference Ends
Contact
Masha MerkulovaClub Z
650-575-4224
masha@clubzteens.org
Price
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who should attend the Conference? Any high school student wanting to prepare for colleges' hostile attitude towards Jewish students: learn about BDS and how to defeat it, explore various resources that are available to you on campus, etc.
Any high school student that would like to gain understanding of current events in the Middle East and it's implications on the rest of the world.
Any high school student interested in learning about why Jews live in Israel, why there is a conflict, how it started and how we can end it.
Any student who would like to meet other like minded teens from all over the Bay Area.
Do I have to be Jewish? No, the conference is open to any high school teen. However, please be aware that Club Z is a Jewish organization so some Jewish traditions will be observed.
My parents/ I am Israeli. I've been to Israel many times and I know everything. That's great! We are looking for people who would like to deepen their understanding. Of course, just because you've been somewhere, even many times,doesn't necessarily make you an expert. Our speakers have something to teach and wisdom to share with everybody. And, if you can add your experise to the learning -- that's all the better for all.
I don't know anything about Middle East other than what is on TV. Should I attend? Absolutely! The Conference will be a fast paced learning environment with participants getting an in-depth, "insider's" view of many of the current events.
Is food Kosher? There will be plenty of vegetarian food options. If you require certified Kosher food, please let us know and it will be arranged.
What if I keep Shabbat?
We will start the conference with the Havdallah at 6:30pm. Please join us at the venue as soon as you can. (Shabbat ends at 5:55pm)
Getting there
How do we get there and back?
BAY AREA LOCALS: Participants are responsible for their own transportatin. People are encouraged to carpool to assure timely arrival.
OUT OF AREA: The closest airport is San Jose International Airport. We will have airport pick up and drop off, please arrange with Masha ahead of time.
What time do I have to be there? You can come as early as 4pm, check in and relax in the beautiful surroundings. The official part will start at 6:30pm.
What are the terms and conditions of the conference?
-
a) I understand that I am applying for a limited amount of space at this conference and that my application is subject to confirmation. I will be notified within two weeks of submitting my application whether I have been accepted to the conference. In the event I have not been accepted, my charge will be refunded by a check mailed to the address provided when I registered.
-
b) I must attend all sessions of the High School Conference. If I do not attend all functions, I will be charged the full cost of the conference and/or event(s), including the hotel, food, and conference costs, which total $1,200 per attendee.
-
c) Except in case of emergency, I must notify Club Z by January 1st at 5:00 p.m. PST of my inability to attend, or I will be charged the supplemental fee since it is too late to give my spot to another student.
-
d) I understand that the conference fee is not refundable if I cancel my participation after December 10, 2016
-
e) I understand I will be assigned roommates for the conference. I may request preferred roommates of the same sex, but there is a chance I may not be able to room with them.
-
f) I agree to abide by all rules and instructions of Rimon Club and to obey all laws. I agree to notify Club’s staff immediately if a problem arises during the conference.
-
g) Club Z uses real photos, videos, and quotes from students for promotional purposes and to advance its mission. By attending this program, I consent to the use of my photo, written evaluation statements, and video in any Club's materials.
Contact
Masha MerkulovaClub Z
650-575-4224
masha@clubzteens.org
Club Z is proud to announce that our Third Annual Conference will take place on January 14-16th, 2017 in San Jose, CA
The conference provides an in depth understanding of current events in the Middle East within an historical lens and how why these events are relevant to today's Bay Area teen. It will feature diverse and passionate speakers who are top academics, faith leaders and current or recent college students. Teens will have opportunities to meet like-minded friends from across the United States, and gain a thorough comprehension of current events.
The Conference will address a wide range of topics from contemporary history of the Middle East, to the Arab-Israeli conflict, anti-Israel groups and BDS movement on campus, and more.
Chloe Simone Valdary is a Zionist and a pro-Israel activist. She has a degree in international studies from University of New Orleans and is a 2015 recipient of the Bartley Fellowship from the Wall Street Journal. In 2012, Chloe created the group allies of Israel on her campus to promote the Jewish state. She was a Camera on Campus Fellow and is a Tikvah Foundation Fellow. Her poetic approach to Zionism is inspiring the millenials' to proclaim their Zionism in new meaningful and creative ways.
Ryan Bellerose is a Métis from Northern Alberta. His father, Mervin Bellerose, co-authored the Métis Settlements Act of 1989, which was passed by the Alberta legislature in 1990 and cemented his land rights. Ryan founded Canadians For Accountability, a Native rights advocacy group. He is also a founding member in the Calgary United with Israel (CUWI) organization. Ryan is a self-proclaimed Zionist.
Dumisani Washington is a pastor, composer, author and music teacher in Northern California. He is also an Israel advocate with a vision to strengthen solidarity with the Jewish state among Black Americans and other communities of color. He has been an Israel supporter for many years, and focuses his efforts on young people and college students.
Brooke Goldstein is a New York City-based human rights attorney, author, and award-winning filmmaker. She is the founder and Executive Director of The Lawfare Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about and facilitating a response to the abuse of Western legal systems and human rights law. Brooke is also the founder and director of the Children’s Rights Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to track, spotlight, and legally combat violations of children’s basic human rights around the world. CRI has a special focus on the state-sponsored indoctrination and recruitment of children to become suicide-homicide bombers, child soldiers, and human shields.
Tammi Rossman-Benjamin is Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of California Santa Cruz. She is also President and co-founder of theInvestigative Taskforce on Campus Antisemitism , co-founder of the Amcha Initiative, and a member of the board of directors of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East. She writes and lectures widely on campus anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, and academic freedom
The conference will take place at the
Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose
