Join the United Jewish Fund for Charlottesville community for our annual campaign kickoff event! Eat a delicious catered brunch, hear from our partner organizations, and listen to a compelling talk from our speaker, esteemed journalist, Avi Jorisch.
Join us for Avi’s talk, entitled, The Promise of Israel: How Israeli innovators are tackling consequential global challenges and transforming the world
Our speaker:
Avi Jorisch is a seasoned entrepreneur and the author of six books, including Thou Shalt Innovate: How Israeli Ingenuity Repairs the World (published in over 40 languages), and NEXT: A Brief History of the Future. Together, these works spotlight how the Israeli innovation ecosystem is fundamentally transforming the future of our species. Avi will lead us through the origins of this remarkable entrepreneurial hub and introduce us to the achievements of its brightest stars.
In addition to his critically acclaimed authorship, Avi is also a senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and a member at the Council on Foreign Relations. Avi has lectured around the world, published articles in nearly 50 influential outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Foreign Affairs, and appeared on CNN, CSPAN, Fox News and MSNBC.
Parking FAQ:
The Hillel building (1824 University Circle, Charlottesville Va 22903) has 14 parking spots, as well as two handicap spots. We ask that these close-by spots are reserved for those with mobility issues.
Free parking is available at the Culbreth Theater Parking Garage (130 Culbreth Road), a .4 mile walk from the Brody Jewish Center.