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Spotlight Speaker Series

IRENE & RONALD COHEN SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER SERIES

Today’s most fascinating novelists and speakers visit SJJCC and take attendees on a moving journey of their experiences that overcame adversity and promote Jewish identity, reveal how they stay inspired, and share personal stories.

THE SWORD OF FREEDOM
BY YOSSI COHEN, FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE MOSSAD
Moderated by Former Congressman Steve Israel

Yossi Cohen, who led the Mossad from 2016 to 2021, offers a revealing look into Israel’s defense strategy in his new book, The Sword of Freedom. In a discussion with Steve Israel, Cohen explores Israel’s resilience amid ongoing conflict and his pivotal role in shaping the nation’s modern security approach.

Tuesday, September 16, 7pm
$50 per person
$75 per couple
Price includes one copy of the book

If you have questions for the author, please submit them to Elyse Ingber, eingber@sjjcc.org, before the program

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Special thanks to Theodore’s Books for providing the books and moderator.

Refunds will not be issued

 

Elyse Ingber

Director of Literary Arts

(516) 484-1545 x144

Keeping members educated and entertained is a top priority at SJJCC! Leading this creative charge is Elyse Ingber, the Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts Director of Literary…

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Events

Spotlight Speaker: The Sword of Freedom

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

7:00pm - 7:00pm