

On Israel’s 75 th anniversary, Daniel Gordis offers a nuanced and thoughtful examination of its past, present, and future in his latest book, ‘Impossible Takes Longer’ Our audience was completely engaged." (Tampa Jewish Federation) You could hear a pin drop during his keynote address. Articulate, knowledgeable and passionate. Roundtable, cocktail receptions, and program… he nailed every tier of our event. Leonard Fein has written that Gordis is “perhaps the single most popular speaker on Israel to American Jewish audiences.”Īlan Dershowitz has called Gordis “one of Israel’s most thoughtful observers,” and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New Republic, New York Times Magazine, Azure, Commentary, and Foreign Affairs, while his books have received numerous awards. Gordis is a sought-after speaker who consistently receives rave reviews for his speaking engagements, such as: "Dr.

In his writing as he does in his talks, Gordis offers a balanced perspective and a deft and multifaceted assessment of Israel. Gordis is the author of twelve books, including Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn – which received the 2016 National Jewish Book Award as “Book of the Year.” Of his book We Stand Divided, Ambassador Michael Oren wrote, “Impassioned, brilliant, and riveting… the essential book for understanding American Jewish-Israel relations.” Gordis’ newest book, Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled its Founders’ Dreams?is due out in April of 2023. Award-winning author Daniel Gordis is a revered scholar and commentator on matters pertaining to Israel.
