Art. Community. Conversation.

October 17–18, 2026

Z3@SAN is a two-day interactive experience using art, performance, storytelling, and facilitated conversation to explore Israel, identity, belonging, and the future of Jewish peoplehood. Featuring artists, facilitators, and special guests, Z3@SAN invites us to move beyond headlines, explore diverse perspectives, and create space for conversations that are difficult to have elsewhere. 

Z3 is where some of the most thoughtful, creative, and passionate voices shaping Jewish life come together to ask the big questions: Where are we headed, and how do we build a stronger future together? It is more than a conference. It is a chance to hear fresh ideas, challenge your thinking, and connect with people who care deeply about Jewish culture, identity, Israel, and community. Whether you are a lifelong leader or simply curious about what comes next, you will leave inspired, energized, and part of a conversation that matters. If you believe the future is something we create together, not something we wait for, then Z3 is a place where that future starts.

Two Days of Meaningful Experiences

Saturday, October 17

Explore a self-guided exhibition featuring local and international artists, along with music and food tastings designed to inspire connection and reflection.

Sunday, October 18

Experience artistic performances and interactive programs followed by facilitated small-group conversations that invite honest dialogue and deep listening.

The Weekend's Master Facilitator

Mishy Harman

As our Z3@SAN 2026 Master Facilitator, Mishy Harman will serve as the intellectual and narrative anchor for the weekend. Mishy will guide participants through the weekend, connecting each experience through storytelling, reflection, and conversation.

Mishy Harman is the co-founder, host, and CEO of the award-winning podcast Israel Story, which tells the stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary moments of life in Israel. Trained as a historian and archaeologist, Mishy brings a deep curiosity and a talent for uncovering the nuance, complexity, and humanity behind Israel’s many stories and communities. Since October 7, he has also led Wartime Diaries, offering listeners around the world an intimate, evolving portrait of life in Israel during wartime. A dynamic live storyteller, Mishy is passionate about using narrative to foster connection, challenge assumptions, and invite audiences to see Israel through multiple perspectives.

The Z3 Principles

Unity, Not Uniformity
Honoring our differences while strengthening Jewish peoplehood.

Diversity of Voices
Welcoming perspectives across political, religious, and cultural backgrounds.

Equal Partnership
Bringing Israelis and Diaspora Jews together to shape our shared future.

Join the Conversation

Move beyond the headlines and make space for curiosity, complexity, and community.

October 17–18, 2026
Lawrence Family JCC