Future Event to Note: The Temple’s Montag Speaker Series

At Building Community Thru Conversation (BCTC), we often hear from participants looking for opportunities to continue learning beyond our conversations. When we come across programs that seem thoughtful and relevant, we like to share them with our community.

One such program is the Montag Speaker Series hosted by The Temple in Atlanta. While BCTC is not organizing this event, the topics and the spirit of inquiry behind the series may resonate with many in our network.

The series explores different aspects of antisemitism in America today, bringing speakers and community members together for learning and discussion. The format typically includes a shared dinner, a presentation, and time for questions, creating space for both reflection and conversation.

Two of the upcoming sessions particularly caught our attention:

State of the Alliance: Racism & Antisemitism
This conversation looks at the historic and evolving relationship between Black and Jewish communities, exploring the intersections of racism and antisemitism and the challenges—and opportunities—of strengthening solidarity.

Understanding Media Bias
Another session focuses on the role of media narratives in shaping public understanding of antisemitism and related issues. At a time when information spreads quickly and often without context, examining how stories are framed can be an important part of developing a more informed public conversation.

Programs like this can complement the work we do at BCTC. While our gatherings focus on small-group dialogue and relationship-building, events like the Montag Speaker Series can provide context, expertise, and perspectives that help inform those conversations.

If these topics interest you, you may want to attend or share the opportunity with friends or colleagues who are interested in learning more.

More details about the program, including dates and registration, can be found on The Temple’s website.

At the heart of both learning and dialogue is the same goal: helping communities better understand one another and confronting antisemitism and other forms of hatred through knowledge, connection, and conversation.