Michael Eisner | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Chairman & CEO, The Walt Disney Company
(1984-2005); Owner and Non-Executive Chairman, The Topps Company, Inc.; Founder & CEO, The Tornante Company
Michael Eisner teaches audiences how to develop corporate creativity and strategically invest in innovation, based on his experiences as CEO of Disney and as Founder of The Tornante Company, a fund to invest in and develop companies in the media and ... More >
Bono | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Lead Singer of U2; Co-Founder of DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa)
Bono uses his rock star status to raise awareness about the crises in Africa: unpayable debts, uncontrolled spread of AIDS, and the unfair trade rules which keep Africans poor. In 2002, Bono co-founded DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) to raise public ... More >
Della Reese | HWA Exclusive Speaker
World Famous Singer, Actress, and Television Star; Spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association; Ordained Minister
Della Reese is a name synonymous with entertainment par excellence. Known for her unique singing style and her starring roles on some of the most successful television programs of the last thirty years, Ms. Reese always delivers an engaging and inspirational ... More >
Martin Sheen | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Award-Winning Actor; Social Activist & Humanitarian; Front Line Special Envoy (An International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders)
Endeared to audiences nation-wide for his seven-year run as President Bartlet on NBC’s award-winning series The West Wing, Martin Sheen uses his dynamic presence and celebrity status to lend an inspired voice to political and humanitarian causes ... More >
Barbara Walters | HWA Exclusive Speaker
ABC News correspondent; Host of The Barbara Walters Specials ; Creator, Co-host and Executive Producer of ABC Daytime’s The View
Barbara Walters’ ground-breaking exclusive interviews with world leaders and her enterprising reporting have made her one of the most highly acclaimed journalists on television. In her lively and colorful appearances, Walters shares the insights ... More >
Arnold Schwarzenegger | HWA Co-Exclusive Speaker
California’s 38th Governor
; Cultural Icon
; Environmental Crusader
The world knows Arnold Schwarzenegger as a famous bodybuilder and a Hollywood action hero, but he is also a successful businessman, generous philanthropist and California's 38th Governor.
During his tenure as CEO and Governor of the eighth largest economy ... More >
Jane Alexander
Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Actress; Environmental Activist; Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, 1993-1997; Four-Time Oscar Nominee
Jane Alexander is a renowned actress in film, television and theatre. She is also an outspoken and dedicated advocate of the environment and the arts. More >
Judith Jamison | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Kennedy Center Honoree (1999); National Medal of Arts Winner (2001); Emmy Award Winner
Judith Jamison - American dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - is a legendary icon in the world of the performing arts. Ms. Jamison, who as a dancer with the troupe, from 1965 to 1980, became the most ... More >
Sean Combs | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Pioneering Producer; Rapper and Pop Phenomenon; Advocate for Social Causes
It is a rare and significant occasion when a musical artist captures and expresses the sentiments of a generation and expands his horizons to make an impact on society, creating a union between music and life. As CEO and Founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, ... More >
JEWTOPIA: Live | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Bryan Fogel: Director and writer of the upcoming film, JEWTOPIA; Co-creator, producer, writer and star of the record-breaking Off-Broadway and national smash hit show, JEWTOPIA; Author of JEWTOPIA: The Chosen Book for the Chosen People
Created in 2003, Jewtopia the stage show is one of the most successful off-Broadway comedies of all-time. It has been seen by over 1,000,000 people across North America and Canada, with productions in New York, L.A, Chicago, Florida, Toronto, and more. ... More >
Bob Newhart
Comedy Legend; Actor; Author
Bob Newhart has been entertaining the English-speaking world for a half-century, including a current line up of concert dates that would exhaust someone half his age, and the comedy legend is about to celebrate his 50th anniversary in show business. ... More >
Jonathan Safran Foer | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Bestselling Author of Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; Author, Eating Animals
Award-winning, bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer combines the very best in literary virtuosity and vision with a personality and performance that will provoke laughter and thoughtful dialogue. More >
Bill Moyers | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Emmy Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist; Bestselling Author; Host, Moyers on America; Host, seven-part special series Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason; Host, NOW with Bill Moyers (2002-2004)
The recipient of every major journalism award, including the coveted Gold Baton and more than 30 Emmy awards, Bill Moyers brilliantly reveals the nuanced textures in the fabric of American life. More >
Al Roker | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Weatherman and Host of NBC’s Today Show; Bestselling Author; Multimedia Entrepreneur
Al Roker brings to the podium the same charisma and sense of humor that have propelled him to number one in Americans' hearts. Whether emceeing events or delivering a closing keynote, his ability to improvise and sling out his legendary one-liners are ... More >
Charles Grodin | HWA Exclusive Speaker
“A first
rate storyteller.” –The New York Times ; “A natural-born
raconteur.” —Newsweek; Movie Star, Emmy
Award-Winning Writer, Bestselling Author, Screenwriter, Talk Show Host, and CBS News Commentator
Charles Grodin is considered one of the most unique talents in America. Newsweek raves that he is a “natural-born raconteur,” and The New York Times called him a “First-Rate Storyteller.” More >
Linda Fairstein
World-Renowned Criminal Prosecutor and Lawyer
; Best-selling Crime Novelist
Ms. Fairstein, America’s foremost expert on crimes against women and children, brings her three decades of legal experience to the issues of economic and social empowerment for those most disenfranchised by our society. A role model for legal professionals, ... More >
Lorraine Bracco
Actress; American Heart Association “Go Red for Women” Spokesperson
Lorraine Bracco is best known for her roles as Dr. Jennifer Melfi on the hit HBO TV series, The Sopranos and Karen Hill in Goodfellas. At the podium, Bracco delivers an inspiring and engaging message about women’s health and wellness ... More >
The Capitol Steps
Nationally Acclaimed Political Satire Troupe
One-time congressional staffers who have since turned comedians, The Capitol Steps now travel the country satirizing the very people who once employed them. This hilarious troupe provides an amazingly clever, politically-oriented musical revue that is ... More >
Gloria Reuben
Actress; Social & Environmental Activist ; Singer
In addition to being know as a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominated actress, Gloria Reuben is dedicated to advocating for several causes. Gloria is successful on the speaking circuit, where her focus is on the environment, HIV/AIDS, human rights, ... More >
The Second City
Sketch Comedy Troupe
Always original, hilarious, and daring, The Second City provides an ideal evening of first-rate entertainment and is perfect for a variety of venues: performing arts series, universities, theatres, clubs, conventions, fundraisers, and more. The Second ... More >
Laura Blumenfeld | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Author of The New York Times bestseller Revenge: A Story of Hope
In 1986, Laura Blumenfeld's father was shot in Jerusalem by a member of a rebel faction of the PLO responsible for attacks on several tourists in the Old City. Her father lived, but Blumenfeld's desire for revenge haunted her. Revenge: A Story of Hope ... More >
Amy Cohen | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Author, The Late Bloomer's Revolution
In her unforgettable style, Amy Cohen recounts her (seemingly) never-ending search for love, her evolving relationship with her widowed dad, and her own almost unintentional growth as she stumbles through life. More >
Daniel Gordis | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Senior Vice President, Shalem Center; Koret Distinguished Fellow, Shalem Center in Jerusalem; National Jewish Book Award Winning Author
; Columnist, Jerusalem Post; Contributor, New York Times
; Founding Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism
Dr. Daniel Gordis is widely cited on matters pertaining to Israel. Professor Alan Dershowitz has called him “one of Israel’s most thoughtful observers,” while Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic has written, “If you asked me, ‘of ... More >
Peter Gros | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Wildlife Expert; Co-host, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom; Environmental Conservationist
In his popular live presentations, Peter will share his exciting animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales. He highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members, ... More >
Yitta Halberstam | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Co-Author of the Bestselling Series Small Miracles, With Two Million Copies in Print
Yitta Halberstam, co-author of the bestselling Small Miracles series with two million copies in print, is the daughter of a Chassidic Rabbi and scion of a famous Chassidic dynasty that traces its roots back to King David. Small Miracles has been the ... More >
Tobias Moskowitz | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Sought-After Economist on Diverse Financial Topics; Fama Family Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Associate Editor, Journal of Finance; Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research; Co-Author of the New York Times BestsellerScorecasting (Offering insights from the multi-billion dollar sports industry that shows business leaders a unique window into broader economic behavior.)
A prominent figure in economics, who won the 2007 Fischer Black Prize, which honors the top finance scholar in the world under the age of forty, Tobias Moskowitz is one of today’s highly sought-after economic thought leaders. He has been praised ... More >
Edward Norton | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Award-Winning Actor, Screenwriter, Director and Producer ; Visionary Entrepeneur ; Philanthropist and Activist
Edward Norton is an award-winning actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is also a visionary entrepreneur, as well as committed social and environmental activist.
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Joseph Telushkin | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Award-winning Author; Widely Acclaimed Authority on Judaism and Ethics
Joseph Telushkin, named by Talk Magazine as one of the 50 best speakers in the United States, is one of America’s leading ethicists. His book, Words that Hurt, Words that Heal, inspired Senators Joseph Lieberman’s and Connie Mack’s ... More >
Dan Ahdoot
Award-winning Comedian; Finalist, NBC's Last Comic Standing: Season 2; Founding member, Upright Citizens Brigade based improv troupe, Gun Show
One of the youngest successful comics in the New York City stand-up circuit, Dan Ahdoot uses hilarious observations about society coupled with his upbringing as a 1st generation American to keep crowds in stitches. More >
Bob Alper
Rabbi; Stand-up Comic; Author
The world's only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy, Bob Alper regularly addresses congregations in venues that require a cover charge and a two-drink minimum. Sound funny? His unique brand of humor appeals to everyone - from a synagogue or church ... More >
Kimberlee Auerbach
Inspirational
Speaker; Comedic Storyteller; Author
Kimberlee Auerbach, author and storyteller, truly connects with audiences, using her trademark self-effacing humor, quirky asides, and sometimes-crass details to draw people in and make them feel better about their own lives. More >
Igor Babailov
Renowned Artist
Igor Babailov, talented portrait painter, shares his perspective into the moral and ethical values of classical realistic art, and their relationship to the evolution of society and its accomplishments and goals. More >
Lauren Bacall
Legendary Star of Screen and Stage
One of the silver screen's most famous leading ladies, Lauren Bacall draws her audience through memories of the movies and shows they love so well, leaving the crowd clapping and clamoring for more.
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Caryn Bark
Critically Acclaimed Comedian
Caryn Bark is a much sought after performer on the lecture circuit with her evening of comedy - What’s So Funny About Being Jewish? She is best known for her critically acclaimed one woman show Diary of a Skokie Girl, which played to sold-out audiences ... More >
Dave Barry
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Humor Columnist; Bestselling Author
Dubbed "the funniest man in America" by the New York Times, nationally-syndicated columnist Dave Barry has been splitting sides for over a decade with his humorous observations on everything from issues such as the international economy, the ... More >
Kathy Bates
Academy Award® winning Actress; Director; Ovarian Cancer Survivor
; Breast Cancer Survivor
When Kathy Bates speaks, she is applauded not only as an Oscar winner and as one of Hollywood's most sought-after performers but for what might be the most challenging and inspirational role of her career -- cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with ovarian ... More >
Ed Begley, Jr.
Emmy-Nominated Actor; Television Host; Environmental Activist
When it comes to taking personal responsibility for the environment, few individuals can match the record of actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. Known for turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, Mr. Begley Jr. sits on the board of countless environmental ... More >
Joy Behar
Co-Host of
The View
Joy Behar, currently a co-host of ABC’s The View, is among today’s leading comic talents. Whether performing stand-up comedy or interviewing politicians and artists, she is a comedic original and a leading woman both on stage and screen. More >
Lee Bienstock
Youngest Finalist
Ever on The Apprentice; Director of Business
Development, Meridian Capital Group
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Theodore Bikel
Lecturer, Musician; Emmy-Winning
Actor
To define versatility is to
capture the essence of Theodore Bikel. For, in his own words, he is
not a “specialist but a general practitioner in the world of the arts.”
This is reflected in his multiplicity of talents: Bikel the actor on
stage, ... More >
Baxter Black
Cowboy Poet; Nationally Syndicated Columnist
Everything about Baxter is cowboy; his cartoonish mustache, his personality and his poetry. He makes a living shining a spotlight on the flaws and foibles of everyday cowboy life. He demonstrates that it is the truth in his humor that makes it funny.... More >
Elayne Boosler
Comedienne
Elayne Boosler is one of the
busiest and most popular comedians touring the country today.
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Amy Borkowsky
Comedian; Author who brought you the hit CDs and hilarious book Amy's Answering Machine: Messages from Mom
Comedian, author and speaker Amy Borkowsky stepped into the national spotlight when she appeared on the Today show with Matt Lauer and on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition to introduce her Amy’s Answering Machine: Messages from Mom ... More >
Shmuley Boteach
“The most famous rabbi in America” – Newsweek; Host of daily XM Radio Show; Bestselling Author
According to Newsweek, Rabbi Shmuley is “a cultural phenomenon” and the “most famous rabbi in America.” Author of countless bestselling books, Rabbi Shmuley has demonstrated time and again that his advice resonates with America’s ... More >
David Brenner
Emmy-Winning Comedian; Bestselling Author
David Brenner is an Emmy-Winning stand-up comedian, author, and political pundit. Injecting humor into every facet of life, Mr. Brenner believes in the power of laughter to surprise, delight, heal, and even solve the world’s problems. More >
Marie Brenner
Bestselling Author; Writer-at-Large, Vanity Fair
The winner of six Front Page awards for her journalism, Ms. Brenner’s investigation into the Enron scandals made national news when Senator Peter Fitzgerald used it to question witnesses testifying before a senate committee. The 1999 Michael Mann ... More >
Boris Brott
Opera and Symphony Conductor
Boris Brott is one of the most internationally recognized Canadian conductors, holding major posts as music director in Canada and the United States. He enjoys an international career as guest conductor, educator, motivational speaker and cultural ambassador.
Boris ... More >
Ken Burns
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Historian Stephen Ambrose has said that “more Americans get their history from Ken Burns than any other source.” An Emmy and Peabody award winning filmmaker, Ken Burns has directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever ... More >
Lauren Bush Lauren
CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder FEED Projects, LLC; Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder of The FEED Foundation
Lauren Bush Lauren is the Chief FEEDer and Co-Founder of FEED Projects, a charitable company with the mission of creating good products that help feed the world. At the podium, Lauren speaks about philanthropy, hunger, and global issues. More >
Brenda Feigen
Founder, Women’s Action Alliance; President, National Breast Cancer Education and Legal Center; Co-Founder of Ms. magazine with Gloria Steinem
Brenda Feigen, a crusader for feminism and women’s rights, has long guided and shifted the discussion and progress made for women over the last few decades in the U.S. Having survived cancer, Ms. Feigen has much to say on law, health, and women ... More >
Tovah Feldshuh
Award-Winning Actress
Tovah Feldshuh’s award-winning and critically acclaimed portrayal of Golda Meir, has catapulted her to stardom. UPI has called it "an inspired performance", and The New York Times says, "She does more than just resurrect Meir: she ... More >
Roy Firestone
Award-winning Journalist; Impressionist
Critically acclaimed for his work in broadcast journalism, Mr. Firestone has won seven Emmy Awards and seven Cable ACE Awards, he has interviewed more than 5,000 people, including nearly every major sports figure. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Jim ... More >
David Friedman
Award Winning Composer, Conductor; Today Show Contributor
David Friedman brings out-of-the-box, new perspective ways of thinking to issues of corporate creativity, productivity and the achievement of corporate and personal objectives.
David began his career conducting shows on Broadway and quickly moved to ... More >
Neal Gabler
Author
; Cultural Commentator
Neal Gabler is a distinguished author, cultural historian and television commentator who has been called “one of America’s most important public intellectuals.” More >
Sam Glaser
Award-Winning Musician
Considered one of the top ten Jewish artists in the U.S. by Moment Magazine and an ASCAP Award winner, Sam Glaser and his music have become part of the fabric of Jewish life in communities nationwide. More >
William Goldstein
“Renaissance Man”; Composer
William Goldstein’s spontaneous bursts of creativity apparent in his improvisations, give music, dance, theater, film and creative writing students, as well as MBA’s, insight into their own creativity, talents and imagination. More >
Michael Graves
Award Winning Architect
World-renowned architect Michael Graves' career has been one of the most remarkably creative and successful of any American architect practicing today. His signature aesthetic elemental shapes, references to historical forms, and warm colors that often ... More >
Peter Guber
Chairman and CEO, Mandalay Entertainment Group
A passionate, humorous, and tireless motivator and speaker, Guber has dedicated himself to coaching current and future leaders about the importance of telling purposeful stories to propel their business success. Guber is the sponsor of e2e: A Day of ... More >
Annabelle Gurwitch
Actress; Author; Activist
Actress, author and activist, Annabelle Gurwitch gained a loyal comedic following on Dinner & a Movie on TBS (over 200 episodes). People Magazine calls her latest book You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up (Random House) co-written with her husband Emmy ... More >
Hill Harper
Mentor
; Author; Actor; Activist
Hill Harper has won legions of admirers for his soulful portrayal of "Dr. Sheldon Hawkes" on the hit drama series CSI: New York. A talented actor, Harper's passion for his craft is surpassed only by his dedication to inspire America's youth. ... More >
Charles Hazlewood
World-Renowned Conductor; Founder of World’s First Hybrid Pop/Classical Music Festival; Musical Pioneer
Charles Hazlewood is more than a conductor. He is a man with a mission to make the world a better place through music.
Hazlewood has re-invented and revived orchestra music in new venues and to new audiences all over the world, spurred on by his experience ... More >
Bob Herbert
New York Times Op-Ed Columnist
Bob Herbert joined The New York Times as an Op-Ed columnist in 1993. His twice a week column comments on politics, urban affairs and social trends. More >
Bill Herz
Corporate Magician
At an age when most kids were reading comic books, Bill Herz was learning to shuffle a deck of cards with one hand. Today he is regarded as one of the most entertaining corporate magicians in the world. Bill always integrates audience participation, ... More >
Garry Kasparov
Highest-rated Chess Player in the World
Garry Kasparov, a legend in the international sports arena for his 20-year reign as the world’s #1 chess player, Kasparov was also a pioneer thanks to his famous matches against the IBM super computer Deep Blue. In 2005, Kasparov retired from professional ... More >
Lainie Kazan
Award-winning Actress; Singer
Lainie Kazan is a multi-award winner in film, television and on stage, excelling in all three fields like few other performers today. More >
Jonathan Kesselman
Director, Writer
A new and talented director,
Jonathan Kesselman released his first major cinematic production while
still in film school. Exploring Jewish themes with a comedic spin, he
deftly uses film as a medium for commentary and satire.
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Robert Klein
Comedian; Actor; Author
Known for his wry wit and unique brand of humor, Robert Klein has a knack for satirical social criticism, picking apart our culture’s everyday foibles for laughs and true insight. More >
Rebecca Kolls
Expert Gardener
Rebecca Kolls’ obsession with gardening is contagious. Her upbeat style and hands-on gardening has inspired countless Americans to explore and embrace the outdoors once again. More >
Annie Korzen
Actress, Playwright
Annie Korzen has written and lectured extensively trying to correct the popular negative image of Jewish-American women. More >
Mal Lawrence
Actor; Comedian
One of the most acclaimed actors and comedians of our time, Mal Z. Lawrence is equally at home performing on the Broadway stage as he is delivering his clever and unique comedic views of the world in front of screaming audiences in the Catskill Mountains ... More >
Vicki Lawrence
Emmy Award-winning Comedienne and Actress; Women's Rights Activist
Vicki Lawrence is an avid women’s rights activist, traveling across the country speaking to organizations about her life, career, women’s health and being a woman in a man’s world. More >
Emily Levine
Comedian
Humorist, speaker, radio commentator, Harvard grad Emily Levine combines two outstanding talents: 1) she connects big ideas with our everyday lives -- the Milky Way with the Beltway, the larger universe with the smaller universes of home, workplace and ... More >
Richard Lewis
Comedian; Actor; Author
Named on GQ’s list of the Most Influential Humorists of the 20th century, Richard Lewis is known to millions from his thousands of TV and radio appearances, HBO comedy specials and his sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall. More >
Hal Linden
Emmy-Winning
Musician; Tony-Winning
Broadway Actor
Hal Linden, a versatile and award-winning star, easily shifts from roles in theatrical and TV films to projects for the legitimate stage and performances in the world’s finest nightclubs. More >
Keith Lockhart
Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra
In leading the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart has honored the orchestra’s proud history while breaking new ground at this venerable American institution. More >
Jeffrey Lyons
Nationally-Known Movie Critic; Host of "The Lyon's Den" on CBS Radio (1975-1993); Author
; Baseball and Movie Trivia Expert
Jeffrey Lyons has reviewed more than 15,000 movies, 900 Broadway and off-Broadway plays, interviewed nearly 500 actors, written or co-authored six books, co-hosted three national movie review shows on PBS, MSNBC and the NBC stations, and received two ... More >
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
Adventurers & Documentarians, In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
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Jackie Mason
Comedian
Sometimes a performer emerges who is so extraordinary, so brilliant, that he or she become the standard to whom all others are compared. Jackie Mason is such a performer, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time. More >
Mike Medavoy
Author, You're Only as Good as Your Next One: 100 Great Films, 100 Good Films and 100 for Which I Should Be Shot; Co-founder, Orion Pictures; Chairman and Co-founder Phoenix Pictures
Sample some of the best American films over the past 40 years and there's a good chance Mike Medavoy played a role in the success of many of them. From agent to studio chief, he has been involved with over 300 feature films. Starting in the mailroom ... More >
Michael Medved
Nationally Syndicated Radio Host; Bestselling Author; Veteran Film Critic
Michael Medved is a nationally
syndicated radio host, bestselling author, and veteran film critic.
His daily three-hour broadcast reaches more than 3.5 million listeners
on more than 200 stations across the country - drawing an audience that
consistently ... More >
Modi
Voted one of
the Top 10 Comedians in New York City; Appeared on NBC’s
Last Comic Standing and on HBO’s
The Sopranos
Voted one of the Top 10 Comedians in New York City by the Hollywood Reporter and BackStage, Modi is one of the comedy circuit’s hottest comedians. More >
Tommy Mottola
Former Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide
; Former President of Sony; Founder, The Mottola Company
As one of the most highly regarded and influential executives in the worldwide entertainment business, Thomas D. Mottola most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment. During his tenure, he transformed Sony and its 18,000 employees ... More >
Joshua Nelson
Gospel Singer
Joshua is the self-crowned “Prince of Kosher Gospel” and has created an entirely new musical genre by blending gospel with Jewish styles. More >
Marie Osmond
Country Music
Star; Actress
With more than 40 successful years in entertainment, Marie Osmond has continuously reinvented herself remaining relevant and always popular throughout countless pop fads and trends. A singer, actress, businesswoman, Ms. Osmond has truly commanding staying ... More >
Alexandra Pelosi
Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker; Author
Alexandra Pelosi is not afraid to tackle America’s dearest subjects, politics and religion, head on. An intuitive filmmaker, she has traveled across the country for Presidents and faith, developing a perspective of America few others do.
ARTICLE ... More >
Wayland Pickard
Award-Winning Instrumentalist, Singer; “Renaissance Man”
This Award-Winning Instrumentalist, Singer, Entertainer, and Humorist is a true “Renaissance Man": Piano Recording Artist, Stage Performer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor, Author, Lecturer and Film Maker. This multi-talent from Hollywood has ... More >
Mark Plotkin
Award Winning Thought Leader on Social Entrepreneurship; The Skoll Foundation's 2008 "Social Entrepreneur of the Year" ; Time Magazine “Hero for the Planet”; Bestselling Author, The Shaman’s Apprentice
World-renowned explorer and spell binding story-teller, Mark Plotkin is a Time magazine “Hero for the Planet,” and star of the Academy Award nominated IMAX documentary, Amazon. Respected and revered for his work in the Amazon Rainforests, ... More >
Naomi Ragen
International Bestselling Author; Influential Jewish Commentator
Over the past fifteen years, author and playwright Naomi Ragen has quietly become one of the Jewish world’s most controversial and most read novelists and political commentators. More >
Mike Reiss
Emmy-Winning Producer for The Simpsons & Co-Creator of The Critic
Culled from more than two decades of creating the funniest and most outrageous shows on television, Mr. Reiss' presentation is a unique glimpse inside the cutting edge of entertainment, including rare video clips from The Simpsons and The Critic. He ... More >
Chita Rivera
Tony-Winning Actress
An accomplished and versatile actress/singer/dancer, Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and received six additional Tony nominations. More >
Freddie Roman
Comedian
Freddie Roman’s old-school stand-up comedy has charmed audiences for more than two decades. More >
Thane Rosenbaum
Critically-Acclaimed Novelist; Director, The Forum on Law, Culture & Society at Fordham Law School ; Human Rights Law Professor; Essayist on Culture and Politics
In his speeches, Thane Rosenbaum brings the subject of the Jewish experience in America to life with humor, poignancy and passion. A gifted and insightful storyteller, he addresses the fragmentation of the Jewish family, his generation’s weak identification ... More >
Isabella Rossellini
Actress; Filmmaker; Model
Isabella Rossellini has stayed at the forefront of two of the most rigorous and unforgiving industries, having spent years as a successful model and actress. She was the face of Lancôme for more than a decade and continues to make thought-provoking ... More >
Rita Rudner
Award-Winning Comedienne
Comedian Rita Rudner has a secret weapon - a lethal wit wrapped up in a soft-spoken delivery - and she knows how to use it. She is captivating audiences and critics alike, both here and abroad, with her clever observations, sharp timing and Gracie Allen-like ... More >
Ariel Sabar
Author of the award-winning My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for his Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq; Journalist
In his debut book My Father’s Paradise, award-winning journalist and author Ariel Sabar takes us on a journey into one of the oldest and most remote corners of the Jewish Diaspora: Kurdish Iraq. His father, Yona Sabar, was born to an illiterate ... More >
Jerry Saltz
Columnist and Art Critic for New York Magazine
Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism three times, Jerry Saltz is one of America’s premier art critics, shaping the future and direction of contemporary art and the public’s aesthetic perception. More >
Ari Sandel
Director, Writer and Producer; Director of the Oscar Award-Winning Short Film West Bank Story
Ari Sandel is an internationally recognized filmmaker for his short film, The West Bank Story. His speeches encompass his knowledge and passion for films. More >
William Shatner
Award-Winning Actor; Bestselling Author
An instantly recognizable celebrity, William Shatner has spent over 50 years in the entertainment business, building rapport with his charm, humor, and sheer force of personality.
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Daniel Silva
International Bestselling Espionage Author
Daniel Silva is an international bestselling author who has been called his generation’s finest writer of international intrigue, and one of the greatest spy novelists ever. His books have been described as compelling, passionate, haunting, and ... More >
Aviva Slesin
Oscar-Winning Documentary Producer
An Academy Award-Winning producer, Aviva Slesin creates artful documentaries that shed new light on countless emotional and complex stories. More >
Yakov Smirnoff
Dynamite Russian Comedian
Famous Russian comedian, Yakov Smirnoff not only brought a bit of Russia with him to America, but also insightfully held a mirror to America herself, commentating on life and society in the US. More >
Rena Sofer
Emmy-Winning Actress
Rena Sofer is an Emmy-Winning actress who has starred in countless movies and played a variety of roles on primetime television. More >
Amy Sohn
Bestselling Author
Bestselling Author Amy Sohn has skillfully captured the zeitgeist of a whole generation of women in her novels. More >
Ben Stein
Economist; Author; Emmy-Winning Former Host of Win Ben Stein’s Money
Emmy-Winning host of Win Ben Stein’s Money, Ben Stein offers audiences laughter and insight, occasionally moving them to tears with his touching and endearing anecdotes. Armed only with his curmudgeonly persona and his offbeat, dry delivery, he ... More >
Jerry Stiller
Comedian; Actor
A multitalented and hilarious actor, Jerry Stiller is best known for his role in Seinfeld and for his son Ben Stiller. More >
David Suzuki
Chair, David Suzuki Foundation; Award Winning Scientist; Environmentalist and Broadcaster
Dr. David Suzuki, environmentalist, scientist, and broadcaster, is known for his passion for science and his ability to explain complex scientific issues with clarity and simplicity in person and on the television. More >
Jimmy Tingle
Political Comedian
Jimmy Tingle has worked his way up the stand-up comedy ladder from open mics and street performer to commentator/humorist on “60 Minutes II” and Commencement speaker at the Hallowed Halls of Harvard. He now stands among the top social and ... More >
Luis Valdez
Renowned Playwright; Founder, El Teatro Campesino
Luis Valdez is the Founder and Artistic Director of the internationally known El Teatro Campesino. Through his efforts, Chicano culture has been recognized as a vital component of the American experience.
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Erik Wahl
Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist; Author, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
As an internationally recognized graffiti artist, author and entrepreneur, Erik redefines the term “keynote speaker.” Pulling from his history as both a businessman and an artist, he has grown to become one of the most sought-after corporate ... More >
Rebecca Walker
Bestselling Author
TIME Magazine named Rebecca Walker one of the fifty most influential American leaders under forty because of her transformative views on race, gender, sexuality and power. More >
Marcia Wallace
Emmy-Winning Actress; Comedian
Marcia Wallace is a dedicated and acclaimed actress, having won an Emmy for her role on The Simpsons. A 15-year survivor of breast cancer, Ms. Wallace speaks movingly on her difficult but uplifting story. More >
Lauren Weisberger
New York Times Bestselling Author, The Devil Wears Prada, Everyone Worth Knowing and Chasing Harry Winston
Lauren Weisberger's experience at Vogue magazine as Assistant to Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour materialized into her New York Times Bestseller The Devil Wears Prada. Spending six months on the bestseller list and selling in thirty-one foreign countries, ... More >
Ruth Westheimer
Pioneer Sex Therapist
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a psychosexual therapist who pioneered speaking frankly about sexual matters on radio with her program, Sexually Speaking.
She never envisaged that one day she would be making such wide use of the mass media to help spread what ... More >
Benjamin Zander
Author, The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life; Conductor, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Benjamin Zander has appeared three times as a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In his speeches he uses uplifting stories, parables, and anecdotes to invite audiences to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers. In ... More >
Ethan Zohn
Co-founder, Grassroot Soccer; Public Speaker; Television Host
The winner of Survivor: Africa and professional international athlete, Ethan Zohn established himself as a champion for social change in Africa through his involvement with Grassroot Soccer, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to mobilize the global ... More >
The Passing Zone
Corporate Entertainers & Speakers on Collaboration, Teamwork and The Power of Partnership
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