Join us for an inspiring evening conversation with Zack Bodner — author, Jewish thought leader, President & CEO of the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, and founder of the Z3 Project - for a conversation centered on Jewish identity, continuity, and the role adults play in shaping the next generation.
Many parents and grandparents hope their children and grandchildren will feel Jewish, yet struggle with what that means when Jewish life looks different today. This program begins with a clear premise: Jewish identity is not passed down through explanation alone—it is shaped by what adults model, prioritize, and practice.
Many parents and grandparents hope their children and grandchildren will feel Jewish, yet struggle with what that means when Jewish life looks different today. This program begins with a clear premise: Jewish identity is not passed down through explanation alone—it is shaped by what adults model, prioritize, and practice.
Drawing from his book Why Do Jewish?, Zack invites participants to reconsider what it means to actively live Jewishly in today’s world—and why adult Jewish engagement remains the strongest influence on the next generation. Through personal reflection and real-world insight, he explores how Jewish values, community, and purpose—when lived authentically by adults—create the foundation for meaningful conversations, continuity, and Jewish choices across generations.
Participants will leave with clearer language, renewed perspective, and realistic ways to “do Jewish” that resonate with both children and grandchildren.
All participants will receive a copy of Zack’s book, Why Do Jewish: A Manifesto for 21st Century Jewish Peoplehood.
Hosted by The Dupree
The Dupree Conference and Education Center is a Sandy Springs hub for high-quality Jewish and Israel education programs that empower adults to learn, connect, act, and thrive. We offer programs that inspire curiosity, deepen community, and spark action rooted in Jewish values and identity.
Co-chairs: Gerry Benjamin and Lindsay Borenstein
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 7:30–9:00 PM
Location: 6120 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30339
Cost: $25 per person
Light dessert and refreshments will be served. Free on-site parking available.
The Dupree Conference and Education Center is a Sandy Springs hub for high-quality Jewish and Israel education programs that empower adults to learn, connect, act, and thrive. We offer programs that inspire curiosity, deepen community, and spark action rooted in Jewish values and identity.
Co-chairs: Gerry Benjamin and Lindsay Borenstein
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 7:30–9:00 PM
Location: 6120 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30339
Cost: $25 per person
Light dessert and refreshments will be served. Free on-site parking available.
Evening Schedule
7:30 PM
Doors open, light dessert & mingling
7:45 PM
Program begins promptly
9:00 PM
Program concludes
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About Zack Bodner
Zack Bodner is the author of Why Do Jewish? A Manifesto for 21st Century Jewish Peoplehood and serves as President & CEO of the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, California. A leading voice in contemporary Jewish thought, Zack focuses on Jewish Peoplehood, identity, and action in today’s evolving Jewish landscape.
Uniquely positioned at the intersection of leadership, education, and community building, Zack draws on decades of experience working with Jewish institutions and global networks. He is the founder of the Z3 Project, an international initiative dedicated to reimagining Diaspora–Israel relations through thoughtful dialogue, learning, and collaboration.
An accomplished speaker and writer, Zack has presented at TEDx, The Moth, and leading Jewish forums in the U.S. and Israel. He writes regularly for Jewish publications and serves on national boards, bringing clarity, creativity, and purpose to conversations about Jewish life in the 21st century.
Uniquely positioned at the intersection of leadership, education, and community building, Zack draws on decades of experience working with Jewish institutions and global networks. He is the founder of the Z3 Project, an international initiative dedicated to reimagining Diaspora–Israel relations through thoughtful dialogue, learning, and collaboration.
An accomplished speaker and writer, Zack has presented at TEDx, The Moth, and leading Jewish forums in the U.S. and Israel. He writes regularly for Jewish publications and serves on national boards, bringing clarity, creativity, and purpose to conversations about Jewish life in the 21st century.
