Symposium in honor of Prof. Laurence R. Simon
Marking his 40 years in the service of world development
February 7, 2012
Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library
Brandeis University
Lecture, 2:00 to 4:30 pm
Reception, 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Seats are limited. To reserve a seat, please RSVP to
Ilana Marks-Moses
By email imarksmo@brandeis.edu
Or by phone 781-736-4197
Program
Welcome
Lisa Lynch, Dean and Maurice B. Hexter Professor of Social and Economic Policy, The Heller School
Moderator
Rajesh Sampath, Assistant Professor, Philosophy of Justice, Rights and Social Change, The Heller School
Greeting
Larry Brilliant, President, Skoll Global Threats Fund (via video)
Keynote address
"Jewry and Judaism on the Road to a Global Tikkun Olam"
Rabbi Irving Greenberg, President Emeritus of Jewish Life Network/Steinhardt Foundation; Scholar and Author
“Brandeis, Brazil and Beyond: A Personal Journey Toward Compassionate Social Action”
Joan Dassin '69, Director, Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program
“A Rabbi from Brandeis in Palestine, Syria and Afghanistan: A Surprising Journey Toward Peace and Justice”
Rabbi Marc Gopin, PhD '93, Director, Center on World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University
Responses and Discussion
Ruth Messinger, President, American Jewish World Service
Andreas Teuber, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Brandeis University
Closing remarks
Laurence Simon
Professor and Executive Director, Graduate Programs in Sustainable International Development, The Heller School