FROM TRADITION TO THE FUTURE

Diversity and Unity of Judaism in Challenging Europe

ICJW’s European Conference in Bratislava will be hosted by ICJW’s Slovakian Affiliate’s President Marta Györiova, with the support of ICJW’s European Chair Alice Vesela and Vice Chair for Europe Cornelia Levi.

With distinguished guest speakers, local leaders, experts and influentual stakeholders from various backgrounds, we will seek to raise awareness and promote actionable solutions to improve the status of women and girls, empowering women through leadership training, combat antisemitism and discrimination, while safeguarding our heritage!

Venue Bratislava, Slovakia: Beautiful 4 star hotel, in historic city center combining old style architecture with modern comfort and a superb conference center.

The Closing Dinner will take place on the evening of May 21 on a Danube Cruise.

Program for accompanying persons will be available.

The conference will be followed by an Executive Meeting on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23.

For more information, write to the address: [email protected]

DRAFT PROGRAM

Sunday, May 19: WELCOME CEREMONY

• Registration of participants
• Welcome Ceremony with the Mayor of Bratislava & Dinner

Monday, May 20: SAFEGUARDING OUR HERITAGE IN A CHALLENGING WORLD

• Opening of the Conference
• Lectures on Jewish Cultural Heritage in Slovakia
• Personal Testimony
• Slovak Jewish Heroism
• Women, Solidarity and Collective Action in the Fight against Discrimination
• Discovering Jewish Bratislava City Tour

Tuesday, May 21: QUO VADIS EUROPE?

• In the Shadow of October 7 – Impact on Life in the Diaspora
• The future of European Jewish Communities
• Discussions at round tables, reports and evaluation
• Conclusion of the Conference
• Dinner on the Danube River

Wednesday, May 22: Departures