Teen Summit
Breakout Round Two

Sunday, November 9

Teen Summit Sessions

  • Why Laughing Matters and How Comedy Can Shape Confidence

    E-104

    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 PM – 3:45 PM PST
    Teen Summit Breakout Round 2

  • “How to Talk Israel on Social Media” Workshop

    G-100

    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 PM – 3:45 PM PST
    Teen Summit Breakout Round 2

  • Judo Clinc

    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, you will be introduce 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, about Ori Sasson's 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, Iddo Cabiri and Ilay Noimark from Subres will host an activity in the Teen Center (Room M-121), taking place during the Judo clinic mini-sessions.

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

Additional Breakout Session Option:
Z3 Main Conference

  • Why Mahloket Matters and How to Disagree for the Sake of Heaven

    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 PM – 3:45 PM PST
    Breakout Round 2

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