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The Jewish Academy has hosted hundreds of lectures over the years delivered by world renowned speakers and scholars from all over the globe.

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Lectures & Films

The Jewish Academy has hosted hundreds of lectures over the years delivered by world renowned speakers and scholars from all over the globe. Jewish and Israel themed documentaries and film premiers have also been a part of this very popular program.

Monday, Nov.
3, 2025
8:00 pm
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Saved from Ravensbrück

Lectures

The Untold Story of the Secret Deal that Freed Jewish Women from the Nazis With Professor Stanley Goldman Author • Legal Scholar • Longtime National TV Commentator In the final, chaotic days of World War II, as the Nazi empire crumbled, secret negotiations took place—saving thousands of Jewish women from certain death at the Ravensbrück […] ...

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Sunday, Nov.
9, 2025
7:30 pm
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Unmasking the War on Truth

Lectures

Inside Israel’s Battle Against Media Bias and Misinformation While Israel was fighting a war on the ground, another fierce battle was raging in the headlines. From slanted reporting to selective outrage, misinformation has fueled public perception and shaped global opinion about Israel’s right to defend itself. Join Gil Hoffman, founder of HonestReporting.com and veteran Jerusalem […] ...

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Monday, Nov.
24, 2025
7:30 pm
Also available on Zoom

The Modern Day Maccabees of the IDF Available on Zoom

Lectures

A Pre-Thanksgiving Lecture What the Soldiers of the IDF Teach Us About Life, Faith, Gratitude and Courage Inspiring stories of today’s “Modern-Day Maccabees” — the brave IDF soldiers who have risked and given everything for Am Yisrael. Through their final letters, their heroism, and the resilience of their families, we discover profound lessons about living […] ...

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Sunday, Jan.
18, 2026
9:30 am
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Beyond a Doubt

LecturesWorkshops

The Acadamy Presents: A Full-Day Seminar with Rabbi Yechiel Krisch The Rational Case for G‑d, Creation, and the Divine Origin of Torah In an age of questions, skepticism, and information overload, is it possible to arrive at faith through reason? Can science and logic lead us not away from G-d — but directly to Him? […] ...

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Monday, Jan.
19, 2026
8:00 pm
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Judaism and the Supernatural

Lectures

Beneath the surface of Jewish law and ethics lies a world of legends stranger than fiction. The Talmud and Midrash speak of dragons and demons, mermaids and aliens, machine-men and golems — fantastical beings that defy the boundaries of nature and time. But what are we to make of these ancient accounts? Are they metaphors? […] ...

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Tuesday, Jan.
27, 2026
7:30 pm
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Finding Emotional Balance In An Unbalanced World

LecturesShabbat & Holidays

Join Us For a Lecture, Book Signing and Chassidic Farbrengen Guidance For Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe Never before has there been such awareness about emotional health. Yet, never before have so many people reported feeling unhappy, anxious or lonely. How do we attain emotional well-being? Join us for an evening with Levi Shmotkin, […] ...

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Monday, Feb.
9, 2026
8:00 pm
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Suing Harvard

Lectures

The State of Antisemitism in America’s Ivy Leagues Harvard Divinity School graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum became the public face of a first-of-its-kind Title VI lawsuit charging Harvard with failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination. As the lead plaintiff, he helped thrust campus antisemitism into the national spotlight, from congressional hearings to community forums. […] ...

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Monday, Mar.
9, 2026
8:00 pm
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Ancient Stones, Modern Myths

Lectures

The Legal, Historical & Moral Case for Israel With Federal Judge Roy Altman An Indigenous People’s Fight for its Ancient Homeland In a time when Israel is under unprecedented assault—not only on the battlefield but in the arena of public opinion—this eye-opening and meticulously researched lecture by Federal Judge Roy Altman cuts through the fog […] ...

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Monday, Apr.
27, 2026
7:30 pm
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Overcoming Obstacles – Changing The Storyline Available on Zoom

Lectures

Finding Beauty, Strength, and G-d in the Imperfect Story of Life This lecture will take a hard look at life’s messiness — the setbacks, struggles, and imperfections we all face — and offer a bold, Torah-based lesson in “reframing the script”: Through powerful stories, laughter, and Jewish wisdom, we’re reminded that every descent can lead […] ...

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Thursday - Friday, May.
21 - 22, 2026
11:00 pm
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Shavuot Late-Night Talks

LecturesShabbat & Holidays

A Night of Learning and Inspiration for Men and Women 6 Fascinating Talks – 6 Speakers – 60 Minutes Following the late-night talks, there will be optional study sessions going deep into the night. Sushi, baked goods, fresh fruit and a nosh buffet will be served. Free – No Advance Reservations Necessary ...

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Thursday, Jun.
18, 2026
6:30 pm
Agoura Hills Event Center
29900 Ladyface Court

One People, One Heart

LecturesShabbat & Holidays

The Chabad Centers of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County Invite You To An Evening of Unity and Inspiration Celebrating the Teachings and Vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson Guest Speaker To Be Announced ...

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