Join us for two in-person lectures with Lee Yaron, Award Winning Israeli Author and Journalist.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES: HOPE, RESILIENCE, AND ISRAEL’S FUTURE (IN-PERSON)
Tuesday, May 12 | 6:30 - 8 PM ET
Join a powerful conversation with award-winning journalist Lee Yaron on her groundbreaking book, 10/7: 100 Human Stories. Yaron is the youngest-ever winner of the National Jewish Book Award’s Book of the Year (2024), alongside Philip Roth, Elie Wiesel, and David Grossman. The book received the Natan Fund’s Winter 2025 Notable Award and earned Yaron a place on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 (2025). Praised by The New Yorker as “a masterpiece of journalism and humanism,” the book offers an intimate, ground-level view of the Israeli communities and history through more than 100 stories from October 7. Optional Reading: 10/7: 100 Human Stories, Lee Yaron
WORDS THAT MOVE THE WORLD: JOURNALISM AS THE CATALYST FOR SOCIETAL CHANGE (IN-PERSON)
Wednesday, May 13 | 10:30 AM to Noon ET
Join Lee Yaron for a moderated discussion on the transformative power of journalism in times of crisis. Drawing on her extensive experience as an investigative reporter, Yaron explores how journalism can drive meaningful societal change, from influencing legislation to shaping public discourse. Through real-world examples and personal insights, the conversation examines how investigative reporting leads to changes in law and policy, and the complexities and moral responsibilities of reporting during crises. This talk offers a unique perspective on journalism’s vital role as a catalyst for societal change. Light pastries will be served.
Lee Yaron’s visit is supported by the Herbert and Mariana Luxenberg Siegal College Lecture Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.