Jewish Futures Conference 2016
Columbia University Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, New York, New York 10027
Feel good, do good, and stop obsessing
about Jewish identity
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Wednesday, 12.14.16
FEATURING
DAN ARIELY, world-renowned behavioral psychologist and James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University
RABBI ARYEH BEN DAVID, Founder & Director of Ayeka, Center for Soulful Education
RABBI SHIRA STUTMAN, Senior Rabbi at Sixth & I
ALIZA KLINE, Executive Director of OneTable
ABOUT
How can Jewish life and learning help us be happy?
In the 20th century, Jewish education focused on strengthening Jewish identity and ensuring Jewish continuity. That approach to Jewish education no longer works for today's learners. They want to know how Jewish teachings and practices can make their lives better and the world better. They want Jewish life to help them flourish as human beings, to help them be "happy" in the fullest Jewish sense of that term.
What does Jewish education that contributes to happiness look like?
Drawing on insights of world-renowned behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely, and bringing his findings into dialogue with Jewish teaching and practice, this Jewish Futures Conference will explore the elements of and conditions for human happiness and well-being, and how Jewish education can be redirected to answer the aspirations of 21st century learners.
