2026 Conference on the Jewish Left

Founded in 2024, Boston University’s annual “Conference on the Jewish Left” gathers together scholars, students, and global partners of the Jewish left. At a time when foundational principles of justice and democracy are under attack, the conference provides an educational space to bridge the academic-community divide, and to explore the Jewish left’s values, institutions, and impact. The conference aims to tackle pressing public questions and to empower the next generation of leaders to make a real-world difference in the critical challenges facing humanity and the earth today.

This year's conference will feature morning and afternoon workshop sessions, in addition to an incredible roster of speakers including Peter Beinart, Marjorie Feld, Dove Kent, Ian Lustick, Liana Krupp, Fadi Quran, Michael Zank, and Shaul Magid. A reception with live music will conclude the day's events. Please click through the link for more information and to register to attend in-person or via live stream.