Category: Jewish Left
Couldn’t make the 2026 Conference of the Jewish Left? We have free, publicly-available recordings of the following sessions on our Youtube channel: Welcoming Remarks Delivered by CURA Director Jeremy Menchik and Pardee School Dean Scott Taylor. “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza” Author and journalist Peter Beinart’s discusses his book, with Professor of History […]
Tune into On the Nose’s latest podcast episode, “Who’s Afraid of the Z-Word,” reflecting on discussions from CURA’s 2026 Conference on the Jewish Left regarding the waning will for Zionism. Host and Jewish Left panelist Arielle Angel speaks with a powerful range of Jewish voices, including Jewish Left discussant and interim executive director of Diaspora […]
Read the Jewish Journal’s article on the interconnected Jewish struggles for justice in the US around the world, and how the effort for the safety, security, and the thriving of Jewish peoples is part of the global fight for universal equality. Read more here.
Featuring discussions with author and journalist Peter Beinart, CURA Director Jeremy Menchik, and leading scholars, Haaretz’s coverage of CURA’s 2026 Conference on the Jewish Left unpacks how American Jews are rethinking Zionism, identity, and political belonging in a post-Gaza landscape. Read the article here.
The Religious News Service explores themes from the recent Conference on the Jewish Left, including the emergence of Judaism beyond Zionism and the evolving conversations shaping Jewish life today. Read more here.
The Daily Free Press covers CURA’s Jewish Left Conference, where “a growing ecosystem of alternative Jewish institutions” came together to explore new visions for Jewish life and community. Read more here.
Do you or your organization want to table at the 2026 Conference on the Jewish Left? We expect ~ 400 attendees in person from 9 am – 5 pm on February 12. Tabling is a great way to connect with conference attendees as well as to promote the good work you are doing. In return, […]
DEADLINE November 17, 2025 at Noon The 2026 Conference on the Jewish Left, taking place at Boston University on Thursday, February 12, 2026, will feature workshops led by progressive organizations, Jewish community organizations, or established scholars dedicated to fostering learning, skill-building, and networking. These workshops will engage deeply with contemporary challenges and aim to inspire […]