Z3@JCCSF

Can’t make it to Palo Alto? Experience the sold-out, annual Z3 Conference 2025 with us in San Francisco.

Join CEO Paul Geduldig at the JCCSF and be part of the community conversation as we live stream the Z3 conference, an annual gathering that convenes leading voices from across Israel and the U.S. for a day of deep dialogue on the Jewish future.

Event Agenda:

• 3:30 – 4:00 PM: Arrive early for light refreshments and time to connect before the Closing Plenary begins. 

• 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Watch the live keynote stream featuring Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, dual American Israeli citizens, whose son Hersh was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Despite the devastating loss of Hersh, Jon and Rachel have become full-time hostage advocates, and their story and work continue to inspire people around the world. 

• 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Stay for a guided group discussion, led by trained facilitators from Resetting the Table, to unpack the speakers’ ideas and reflect on how they resonate in our own lives and community. We’ll explore this year’s theme: “Why We Persist, How We Thrive.” 

Let’s gather for an afternoon of thoughtful conversation on Jewish identity, resilience, and the future of Jewish peoplehood – all in a welcoming, local setting.

Whether you’re deeply involved in the Jewish community or just curious to learn more, this is a meaningful opportunity to connect, reflect, and be inspired.

The Z3 Project is a movement reimagining Jewish Peoplehood for the 21st century. We believe Jewish communities in Israel and the Diaspora can – and must – lead, shape and take ownership of their identities, institutions and shared future.

An initiative of the Oshman Family JCC, Z3 partners with JCCs and other trusted institutions to empower Jewish communities to lead with purpose, navigate complexity and create a shared Jewish public square, fostering dynamic debate, enriching learning experiences and personal exploration of Zionism and Jewish life today. Through our Conference, Institute and Leadership Lab, we revitalize Jewish public life with bold ideas and meaningful engagement.

For more information about the Z3 conference, visit the website here: Z3 2025 Conference Website.