Invite Alex to your community

Alex has spoken to dozens of groups: synagogue members, educators, students, business leaders, and more. He will make you laugh and make you think. Below is a sample of sessions that are available.

For more information, contact Alex.

Israel Politics/Engagement

1. The ABCD's of the future of Israel and Palestine: articulating four potential options for the future, and assessing the chances for each.

2. Engaging with Israel in the era of Smotrich and Ben-Gvir: A guide for the perplexed, the despairing, and the petrified.

3. From Trauma to Tomorrow. A look at Jewish and Israeli identity post-October 7th; how we respond to trauma, and how we might build from it into a more positive future.

4. How did Israel become the Start-Up Nation even though its school system is so terrible? A candid look at the state of K-12 education in Israel, how Israel has succeeded until now despite it all, and what the dangers are for the future.

General Jewish Educational Themes

1. Who wrote the Torah and why does it matter?

2. What does progressive pedagogy in Jewish studies look like?

white and black concrete buildings at daytime
white and black concrete buildings at daytime
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white and brown star on brown tree branch
Book talk on my debut novel, Perfect Enemy

Perfect Enemy, a thriller set in contemporary Israel, is an exciting, page-turning suspense novel which raises uncomfortable questions about Jewish power, the hunger for revenge, and the idealism of those seeking peace. This session consists of a couple of short readings from the book to whet people's appetites about it, and a discussion about some of the uncomfortable issues it raises (without giving away too many spoilers, of course).

TESTIMONIALS

Alex did a terrific job engaging audiences of different backgrounds. In a conversation with parents and grandparents, he was able to deftly make room for different viewpoints and still offer helpful guidance in a nuanced, balanced, and fair way.

Perfect Enemy is eerie, suspenseful, and hopeful. The book offers a window into modern Israeli society, with all of its nuance, complexity, and beauty. Dr. Sinclair’s book talk presentation weaves together his debut fiction novel with his expertise about Israel.

Rabbi Alex Freedman
NSS Beth El Synagogue, Highland Park, IL

Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
Congregation B'nai Israel, Rockville, MD

Dr. Alex Sinclair was a pleasure to work with... He completely understood the goal of the evening and took extra steps to learn about the needs of our community, mentioning specific values and our mission statement and tying it into his presentation seamlessly. We are incredibly pleased with his presentation and were thrilled to see him interacting with so many community members during his visit. Thank you, Alex for a wonderful memorable evening.

Jessi Malkin
Director of Campaign and Community Impact, United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula, Newport News, VA

RECENT AND UPCOMING
BOOK TALKS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

January 7th, 2024: Pelham Jewish Center, Pelham, NY, by Zoom

January 11th, 2024: Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, NJ, by Zoom

January 28th, 2024: Orangetown Jewish Center, Orangeburg, NY, by Zoom

February 15th, 2024: Congregation B'nai Israel, St Petersburg, FL, by Zoom

March 13th, 2024: Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, NY, by Zoom

April 4th, 2024: Congregation Anshai Torah, Plano, TX
April 6th, 2024: North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL
April 8th, 2024: Congregation Beth Sholom, Teaneck, NJ
April 9th, 2024: JCC Mid-Westchester, Scarsdale, NY
April 10th, 2024: B'nai Israel Congregation, Rockville, MD

May 22nd, 2024: The Jewish Education Project, New York, NY, by Zoom

In-Person!

July 14th, 2024: Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Minneapolis, MN, by Zoom

June 2nd, 2024: Temple Beth El, Lancaster, PA, by Zoom

August 11th, 2024: Congregation Etz Chaim, Atlanta, GA, by Zoom

January 6th, 2025: JCCA Professionals, by Zoom

Sept 22nd, 2024: United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula, Newport News, VA
November 7th, 2024: Congregation Kol Shalom, Annapolis, MD
November 8th, 2024: Temple Beth Emeth, Ann Arbor, MI
November 9th, 2024: Beth Israel Congregation, Ann Arbor, MI
November 10th, 2024: Detroit Jewish Book Fair, West Bloomfield, MI
November 11th, 2024: University of Michigan Hillel, Ann Arbor, MI
November 12th, 2024: Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival, Pittsburgh, PA
November 13th, 2024: Temple Sholom of Chicago, Chicago, IL

In-Person!