Z3 Project

In the latest Z3 Project podcast, Dror Stein, of Z3, steps in as host for this episode where she speaks with Mickey Bergman, expert in international hostage negotiations with hostile actors, about his career in negotiating for the release of political prisoners worldwide. They discuss how emotional intelligence and empathy play a crucial role in these high-stakes negotiations as Bergman shares his experiences from his new book “In The Shadows: True Stories of High-Stakes Negotiations to Free Americans Captured Abroad." Listen now to learn more about the unseen machinations of international hostage situations and how his work has been affected in our post-October 7th world. https://lnkd.in/gJQPPAce

With our 10th anniversary around the corner, Z3 is reaffirming its commitment to growing Jewish unity through dialogue. #StrongerTogether

Content advisory: This episode discusses sexual violence in the context of the October 7th Massacre and the captured hostages. Join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai A. Fraiman and Laura E. Adkins, award-winning writer and former opinion editor at The Forward, as they dive deep into a discussion about the state of the world for American and Israeli Jews, with a special emphasis on the experiences of women. Amitai and Laura talk through Laura’s experience working with survivors of the Nova music festival attack. During this conversation, Amitai and Laura discuss the struggle for Israeli women to be believed about having experienced and witnessed sexual violence by Hamas on October 7th and thereafter. Though the nature of this conversation is filled with intense themes, Laura leaves us with these underlying ideas to give Jews strength going forward: Jewish resilience as a constant thread throughout history and the importance of the Diaspora building intentional connections with Israelis Learn more about the work Laura is doing and about supporting survivors of sexual violence at jwi.org [Jewish Women International (JWI)] or ibelieveisraeliwomen.org. https://lnkd.in/gXbPMJ4u

We regret to inform you that the upcoming event featuring Noa Tishby has been postponed due to illness. The new event with Noa Tishby will take place on September 22. If you bought tickets, they will be honored on the new date and there is nothing further you need to do. You will also receive an email with new details. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Interested in learning more about what hostage negotiations look like behind the scenes? Join us this Monday to hear from expert hostage negotiator Mickey Bergman. Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gJxG_Jeb

In our latest podcast episode, join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai A. Fraiman and writer-activist Elad Nehorai as they dive into the nature of authoritarian power structures in our world today as they present in our social structures, from communities to governments. They also discuss how Americans are especially vulnerable to extremist rhetoric in our current culture of disconnection and fear, leading people to extremism to feel empowered and find community. Listen in as they discuss how social divisions are feeding into a loss of faith in democracy and creating a vacuum that further draws people towards extremist views. Elad also explores the conditional nature of support of Jewish safety from figures in power and how authoritarians use Jewish causes to their political advantage. This conversation promises to be thought-provoking, shedding light on the complexities of the need for community and security. Listen now. https://lnkd.in/g2-bU3kE

Don’t miss out! We have one week left until this exciting event and tickets are selling fast. Hear from expert hostage negotiator Mickey Bergman as he speaks to reporter Emma Goss about his extensive experience in dealing with intense international hostage negotiations. Tickets at https://lnkd.in/gQQtyBSd

Join us for an evening of discussion and ideas with renowned Israel advocate Noa Tishby. You'll hear from Noa as she shares her insights on pressing issues facing Israel today, as well as discussing her recently co-authored book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Every attendee will receive a copy of Ms. Tishby's latest book, and students and their families will have an opportunity to take a photo with Noa after her talk. Tickets at https://lnkd.in/gT3V5Uhx

In this installment of the Z3 podcast, Rabbi Amitai A. Fraiman welcomes journalist Ariel אריאל Kahana כהנא for a deep dive into the intricacies of Israeli society amidst this period of the war in Gaza. Delving into the emotional complexities and divergent viewpoints around the war, Ariel and Amitai discuss the existential stakes of the conflict for Israelis and Jews across the world, as well as the challenges of articulating the necessity of war. From Ariel’s perspective as a member of the media, the conversation ranges from discussing the state of Israeli and American politics and the media at work in both countries, and how public perception of current events is in constant flux. Join them as they unravel the narrative of a world at a crossroads. Click the link below for the full episode. https://lnkd.in/d_U_ucrH

Hostage negotiations don't follow traditional diplomatic rules. When innocent Americans sit behind bars in hellhole foreign prisons, it's up to expert negotiators like Mickey Bergman to get them home. Join us in a conversation with Mickey as he discusses his new book "In the Shadows" and learn what it's like to sit down with America’s toughest adversaries and devise ways to bring trapped hostages home. Tickets at https://lnkd.in/gJxG_Jeb