KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Author of "Inventing Jewish Ritual", Winner of 2007 National Jewish Book Award, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies at University of Virginia

Culinary Historian & Author of "KosherSoul" and "Rice: A Savor the South Cookbook"

5X James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Entrepreneur & Humanitarian; Co-Owner of Zahav; Champion of Israeli Cuisine

Celebrity Chef & Bestselling Cookbook Author of "Jew-ish" & "I Could Nosh"

Vegan Chef & Culinary Innovator; Food Network Champion; Author of "The Modern Tiffin"; Host of "Dish It Healthy with Priyanka Naik"

Holocaust Survivor & Inspirational Speaker; International Bestselling Author & Mental Health Professional

Award-Winning Producer, Journalist, Cookbook Author & Television Personality

Three Michelin-Starred Chef & Owner of Atelier Crenn and Bar Crenn

Celebrity Chef & Television Personality; Winner of 9th Season of "Food Network Star"

Israeli-American Food Writer, Celebrity Chef & Media Personality; Author of the "Quick and Kosher" Cookbook Series

Israeli Historian Specializing in Hebrew & Judaic Studies

Chef, Restaurateur & Culinary Storyteller; Host of PBS's "A Chef's Life"; James Beard Award Winner

James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Author, Winner of "Top Chef" Season 4 & Restauranter

Top Chef Runner Up, Cookbook Author & Owner of Ms. Chi Cafe

Award-Winning Mixologist & Beverage Director; Co-Creator of "Speed Rack"; MasterClass Mixology Instructor

Television & Film Celebrity Chef; Co-Founder of Kogi BBQ; Bestselling Author

Holocaust History Poet & Author; Creator of "Resilience"; Advocate for Holocaust Education & Jewish Heritage Preservation

Award-Winning Mixologist & Hospitality Consultant; Founder of PDT; Author of "Meehan's Bartender Manual"

Chef, Bestselling Author & Television Personality; Co-Host of the Emmy Award-Winning "The Chew"

First Ever Blind Winner of "MasterChef;" Restaurateur & Cookbook Author