Research Colloquium

This colloquium will bring together leading scholars and academics for a kosher lunch, networking and conversations about current research and emerging issues in the field. During the colloquium, scholars will give 5-7 minute mini-talks on their work (primarily unpublished). If you have relevant research, I invite you to apply to present your work. Attendees will learn about cutting edge developments in the field and make valuable connections to advance their research.

Current presenters include:

∙ Dr. Charles Asher Small, Oxford University/ Cambridge University, formerly Yale University, Founder and Director of Institute for the study of Global Antisemitism Policy

∙ Dr. Paul Finkelman, University of Toledo College of Law /Albany Law School (Emeritus), Legal Historian and Constitutional Scholar

∙ Dr. Miri Bar Halpern, Harvard University , Trauma and Resilience Expert

∙ Dr. Hedy Wald, Brown University, Professor of Family Medicine

∙ Dr. Yossi Shain, Georgetown University/Tel Aviv University (Emeritus), Former Member of Knesset

∙Dr. Barry Pakes, University of Toronto, Public Health Physician and Ethicist

∙ Dr. Dean McKay, Fordham University, Psychology Professor

∙ Dr. Carole Cox, Fordham University, Professor at the Graduate School for Social Services (Social Work)

∙ Dr. Zach Goldberg, Florida State University

Political Scientist: Ideology, Media and Public Opinion

∙Josiah McGee, Passages, Resident Scholar

Political attitudes and ideology in Christian community

Event details are included on the invitation below and I would be happy to answer any questions.

Tentative Schedule

Sunday, March 15, 2026

12:00–1:00 PM | Room Will Open for Networking & Lunch (Optional)

(Lunch will stay out for the entirety of the program)

1:00 PM | Program Begins

1:00–1:20 PM | Welcome & Introductions

Brief introductions from all participants: name, title, and broad research area

1:20–3:20 PM | Lightning Round Presentations

Research highlights from scholars (5-7 minutes each)

3:20–3:30 PM | Break & Questions

3:30–4:15 PM | Gap Analysis & Discussion (Facilitated Small Groups)

What are the current challenges in antisemitism research?
What is needed to advance the field?
How can this research community move forward together?

4:15–4:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Next Steps

Discussion of ongoing collaboration, community building, and future initiatives

4:30–6:00 PM | Room Will Remain Open for Informal Networking (Optional)