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Breaking Faculty Isolation on Campus - 11/01/2026

Writer: Rochelle Steinwurtzel, Psy.D
Rochelle Steinwurtzel, Psy.D
4 hours ago
1 min read

No one should feel isolated in their own academic community.


On November 1, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) is bringing together faculty from across disciplines for Breaking Faculty Isolation on Campus, a day-long conference focused on the experiences of Jewish faculty and their allies.


Breaking Jewish Faculty Isolation on Campus The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) invites you to join a conference in Manhattan on November 1, 2026. SPEAKERS:Cary Nelson, Sophia McGee, Shelly Steinwurtzel, & Dana Marlowe 📅 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM EST 👥 OPEN TO FACULTY OF ALL RANKS & DISCIPLINES LOCATION IS IN MANHATTAN & WILL BE SHARED AFTER REGISTRATION JOIN US FOR A DAY OF CONVERSATION, LEARNING & CONNECTION REGISTER NOW Organized by: JCRC-NY (Jewish Community Relations Council of New York) & Gesher Community Care

Through meaningful conversations and expert insights, attendees will explore ways to build allyship, encourage effective dialogue, and create stronger, more supportive academic communities.


Event Details


  • 📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026

  • 🕙 10 AM–5 PM EST

  • 📍 Manhattan, NY (location shared after registration)


SPEAKERS:


  • Cary Nelson

  • Sophia McGee

  • Shelly Steinwurtzel

  • Dana Marlowe


Eligibility


The conference is open to faculty of all ranks and disciplines. Kosher lunch and snacks will be provided.


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Organized by: JCRC-NY (Jewish Community Relations Council of New York) & Gesher Community Care The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) invites you to join a conference in Manhattan on November 1, 2026 (full program and location to be provided after registration). These events are open to faculty of all ranks and disciplines. On Sunday, November 1, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM join us for a day-long faculty conference on breaking faculty isolation on campus. We will hear about the isolation of Jewish faculty and their allies in their colleges, departments, unions, and academic disciplines, and learn best practices from experts on breaking the isolation by building allyship, learning methods of effective dialogue, and hearing about current efforts by social workers to address this problem. Kosher lunch and snacks will be served.

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