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Our groundbreaking 2050 Institute and local partnerships bring transformative impact into people’s everyday lives—challenging the Jewish community to look beyond “what is” to “what could be.”

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From Jewish scholars and Hollywood juggernauts to rising voices and digital creators, this is where the Jewish leaders of today and tomorrow gather to present and challenge big ideas, solve high-stakes community issues, and reimagine what it means to be Jewish in our modern world.

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