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Dan Ahdoot

From Netflix’s Cobra Kai to Comedy Central and beyond, Dan Ahdoot brings humor, heart, and honesty to the Teen Summit stage. Through stand-up, stories, and conversation, he explores what it means to be Jewish in Hollywood, how identity shapes creativity, and how laughter can build confidence and belonging. Expect insight, humor, and a fresh take on finding comfort in your own skin.

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Sun Nov 9 | 2:30 – 3:45 PM PST
Teen Summit Breakout Round 2

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Maya Vorobyov

During our exclusive “How to Talk Israel on Social Media” workshop, you’ll learn the art of creating and sharing authentic, inspiring Israel-related content on social media and gain tools to amplify positive narratives about Israel online. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the power of personal storytelling, practice their content creation skills, and join TalkIsrael’s community of creators.

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Sun Nov 9 | 2:30 – 3:45 PM PST
Teen Summit Breakout Round 2

Main Studio

Ori Sasson

Judo clinic — The session begins with mokuso, a traditional Japanese judo ritual in which we close our eyes for about two minutes to calm the mind, connect to our breath, and prepare for focused practice.

From there, I introduce the teens to core principles of Olympic-level judo through interactive partner-based games. We explore fundamental skills such as how to fall safely, how to execute basic throws, and controlled judo sparring (randori) adapted to their age and level. The session is energetic, fun, and focused on teamwork, confidence, and body awareness.

We conclude with a short Q&A, where the teens can ask about the Olympic journey, discipline, and the mindset behind high-performance sport.

*This 30-minute session will run twice during this breakout round to accommodate limited capacity. Concurrently, the Shlichim will lead activities in the Teen Center (Room M-121), taking place alongside the Judo clinic.

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*Teen Center (Room M-121)
Sun Nov 9 | 2:30 – 3:45 PM PST
Teen Summit Breakout Round 2

Pavilion 2

Sefi Kraut

Jewish tradition has long taught that truth is revealed not by silence but by argument, so long as the argument is for the sake of Heaven. That is, not for personal gain, but to reveal the truth.

In today’s polarized world, however, even good people struggle to disagree constructively. This interactive workshop explores what Jewish texts, social psychology, and lived experience can teach us about navigating difference with empathy and integrity.

Guided by the Mahloket Matters framework, participants will examine ancient and modern sources, practice the “Sanhedrin Way” of principled debate, and test their skills through real-world case studies—such as whether to “keep or cancel” a controversial speaker. The session offers practical tools for turning conflict into conversation and difference into discovery.

Facilitator: Sefi Kraut, director of Mahloket Matters and veteran Jewish educator, has spent two decades helping learners of all ages transform disagreement into dialogue. Based in Jerusalem, she trains educators, rabbis, and communal leaders worldwide in relating Jewish texts and social-emotional insights to the practice of civil discourse.

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Sun Nov 9 | 2:30 – 3:45 PM PST
Breakout Round 2