Presenters 
Chief Executive Officer, ISJL
A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Michele has worked as a Jewish professional throughout her career. She served as Assistant Camp Director at URJ Jacobs Camp for two years. From there, Michele moved to Los Angeles to serve as the Associate Director of Wilshire Boulevard Temple...
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Director of Youth Education and Engagement, Congregation Beth Israel
Carly Cera (she/her) has served CBI as the Director of Youth Education and Engagement since 2018. She grew up in Austin and at CBI, staying connected long after graduation. Carly has both a bachelor's and master's degree in education and has taught school in both Israel and the U.S...
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Jewish Education and Engagement Consultant, NECHAMA
As the Jewish Army Chaplain at Fort Bragg and the Jewish Education and Engagement Consultant for NECHAMA, Rabbi Scott Klein stands at the intersection of spiritual resilience and communal action. Drawing on years of specialized experience, he provides essential pastoral care and moral...
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Senior VP & Rabbi in Residence, Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Rabba Rori Picker Neiss serves as the Senior Vice President and Rabbi in Residence at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA). Prior to that she was Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis, an organization committed to a vibrant and secure Jewish...
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Student Rabbi, Beth Israel Congregation
Benjamin Russell serves as Student Rabbi and Spiritual Leader of Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. A lifelong Mississippian, Ben has been part of the Beth Israel community since 2010 and has served in synagogue leadership for over a decade, including as Cantorial Soloist...
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Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am
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