Congressman Brad Sherman on Israel, Antisemitism, and the Jewish Community
With 28 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Sherman has been a steadfast advocate for Israel, a leading voice in the fight against antisemitism, and a champion for policies that impact Jewish communities worldwide. Congressman Sherman will be joined in conversation by AJU President Jeffrey Herbst, to provide critical insights into the latest developments in the Middle East, the shifting landscape of U.S.-Israel relations, and the alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States. As the world watches ongoing conflicts, campus protests escalate, and policymakers debate the future of Jewish safety and sovereignty, this discussion will offer invaluable perspectives from one of the most experienced and outspoken advocates in Congress.
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Congressman Brad Sherman, born and raised in Southern California represents the 32nd Congressional District which includes much of California’s San Fernando Valley, parts of the Westside and is serving his fourteenth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Sherman is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Financial Services Committee.
Dr. Jeffrey Herbst, the fourth president of American Jewish University (AJU), is an advocate for academic innovation. His leadership at AJU includes fostering growth in the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys, expanding the Maven digital platform, and improving the Brandeis-Bardin Campus. Formerly, he served as president and CEO of the Newseum and the Newseum Institute in Washington, DC. Notable achievements include successfully overseeing a half billion-dollar fundraising campaign, implementing a university-wide strategic plan, and enhancing educational programming at Colgate University, where he was president from 2010 to 2015. Dr. Herbst holds a summa cum laude bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, as well as a master’s and doctorate in political science from Yale University. He is the author of the award-winning “States and Power in Africa” and, with several co-authors, the just-published “Making Africa Work.” In addition to many books and articles, he has been published in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and many other digital and print publications around the world.
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