United Against Extremism
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY 10001
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Confronting extremism requires allies, shared values, and coordinated action.
On #EndJewHatred Day 2026, we are convening interfaith leaders, educators, media voices, policymakers, and advocates in Midtown Manhattan for a half-day gathering focused on one urgent question: how do we meet the rise of extremism in our institutions, schools, and civic life — together?
Extremist ideologies are no longer operating at the margins. They are shaping narratives in classrooms, influencing public discourse, and threatening democratic norms. “Unite Against Extremism” brings together courageous voices from across communities to confront these challenges directly, expose what is fueling them, and chart meaningful, collective responses rooted in pluralism and democratic values.
This is not a passive gathering. It is a strategic conversation about standing firm, building alliances, and transforming concern into action.
program
08:00 REGISTRATION & LIGHT BREAKFAST
08:45 OPENING REMARKS
08:50 NATIONAL ANTHEM: Rachel Holt, Musician
08:55 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Brooke Goldstein, Founder & Executive Director at The Lawfare Project
Confronting radicalism, defending democratic values, and marking #EndJewHatred Day 2026
09:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: ALLIED TO FIGHT EXTREMISM
Moderator: Brooke Goldstein, Founder & Executive Director, at The Lawfare Project
Panelists:
Anila Ali, President of The American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council
Luke Moon, Founder of Generation Zion
David Christopher Kaufman, Journalist
10:15 BREAK
10:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: UNMASKING HATE… EXPOSING EXTREMISM
Moderator: Gerard Filitti, Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project
Panelists:
Daniel Di Martino, Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Founder of the Dissident Project
Jonathan Schanzer, Author and Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Lydia Moynihan, Journalist
11:15 BREAK
11:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: ACTIVISM IS THE ANTIDOTE TO DESPAIR
Moderator: Michelle Ahdoot, Director of Programming and Strategy for the #EndJewHatred movement
Panelists:
Lizzy Savetsky, Jewish Rights Activist, Social Media Influencer
Aliza Licht, Author and Founder of LEAVE YOUR MARK
Ari Ackerman, Owner/Partner Miami Marlins
Tanya Zuckerbrot, CEO and Founder of F-Factor
Lindsay Pinchuk, Marketing Consultant, Host of Dear FoundHER
12:30 CLOSING REMARKS & #ENDJEWHATRED DAY RECOGNITION
01:00 PROGRAM CONCLUDES
*Light breakfast will be served. Speakers and schedule subject to change.*
Speakers
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Brooke Goldstein
Executive Director and Founder, The Lawfare Project
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Gerard Filitti
Senior Counsel, The Lawfare Project
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Michelle Ahdoot
Director of Programming and Strategy, #EndJewHatred
