​Day 2 | Tuesday, November 17 — Jerusalem as Classroom

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7:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast

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Registration Desk Open Throughout the Day

Hotel check-in for new arrivals begins at 3:00 PM

 

9:00 AM: Departure for tours

 

10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Thematic Tours: "Building Community: Creativity and Belonging in a Diverse City". In partnership with the Jerusalem Foundation and the Jerusalem District of the Israel Association of Community Centers.

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12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch

 

1:00–2:00 PM: Return to the hotel

 

2:00-3:00 PM: Free time

 

3:00–4:30 PM: The Road We've Travelled – Reflecting on the Partnership Journey

 

4:30–5:00 PM: Partnership Gallery Preparations

 

5:00–5:30 PM: Free Time

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Transition to the World Conference

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6:00–7:00 PM: JCC Global Partnership Gallery

An interactive exhibition created especially for the conference, showcasing the diverse partnership models developed through the JCC Global Partnerships Program.

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7:00–9:30 PM: Official opening of the JCC Global 11th World Conference of JCCs, including dinner and a keynote address by Rabbi Dr. Daniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute.

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Day 3 | Wednesday, November 18 — Global Dialogue & Connection

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7:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast

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9:00–11:00 AM: Opening Plenary: Opening of the conference's central day

Building Community Through Many Voices: Inspiration from Ecclesiastes

Facilitated by "Kol HaOt". A dynamic session combining presentation, text study, discussion, and creative activity, inviting participants to explore how diversity of perspectives and constructive disagreement can strengthen dialogue and community resilience.

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11:00–11:30 AM: Coffee Break

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11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Peoplehood in Practice: Building A Shared Jewish Public Square

A session with Zack Bodner, President & CEO of the Oshman Family JCC. Following a brief introduction to the Z3 framework, participants will engage in facilitated small-group conversations exploring what it means to build a shared Jewish public square across Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

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1:00–2:30 PM: Lunch

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2:30–4:00 PM: Meet Israeli Organizations Working with Jewish Communities Worldwide

An interactive networking session where participants will engage with leading Israeli organizations, discover innovative programs and initiatives, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

 

4:00-6:00 PM: Free Time

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6:00–7:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel

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7:00 PM: Departure

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7:30–9:30 PM: The JCC Story No One Tells at Conferences - A Cultural Evening

Hosted by one of Jerusalem's Community Centers. Inspired by the "Jerusalem Story" format, this unique evening will feature personal stories from JCC leaders around the world. Developed in collaboration with the Israel Story team and interwoven with live performances by musicians.

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Day 4 | Thursday, November 19 — From Here to There

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7:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast & Check-out

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9:00–9:45 AM: Departure for tours

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9:45 AM–12:00 PM: Conference-wide thematic tours focusing on bridge-building, inclusion, and navigating conflict, in partnership with the Jerusalem Foundation and the Jerusalem District of the Israel Association of Community Centers.

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12:00–1:00 PM: Return to the hotel for lunch and to collect luggage

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1:00–2:30 PM: JCC Global Board Meeting (By invitation only, including lunch)