Adolf-Adams JCC Forum

Upcoming Forum

Adolf-Adams JCC Forum
An Evening with Ambassador Roger Carstens

Thursday, May 7

7:30 PM

Ambassador Roger D. Carstens is a leading figure in diplomacy and hostage affairs, widely respected for his commitment to humanitarian values and protecting Americans abroad. From 2020 to 2025, he served as Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA), leading negotiations with the Taliban, Assad regime, Maduro government, China, Russia, Belarus, and terrorist organizations including the Haqqani Network, Houthis, and JNIM….

Past Forums

Adolf-Adams JCC Forum
An Evening with Michael Rapaport

May 1 2025

Michael Rapaport is an accomplished actor and comedian with a career spanning over three decades and more than 60 films. 

With iconic performances in Hollywood blockbusters like True Romance, Cop Land, and Beautiful Girls, as well as his memorable appearances in television hits such as Friends and Atypical, Rapaport’s versatility and charisma have captivated audiences worldwide…..

Adolf-Adams JCC Forum
An Evening with Dahlia Lithwick​

March 14 2024

Dahlia Lithwick, an award-winning journalist and author, Senior Editor at Slate, and considered the best legal commentator for two decades, leads us in a non-partisan discussion about the Supreme Court; how it started, where it is now and where we are headed. She is the host of Amicus, a biweekly podcast about the law and the Supreme Court and the author of the instant New York Times Bestseller Lady Justice, the stories of women attorneys and how they fought to succeed in their profession…

Adolf-Adams JCC Forum
A Marvelous Evening with Caroline Aaron

March 16 2023

Caroline Aaron (Abady), Richmond native and best known for her role as Shirley Maisel in Amazon’s 20-time Emmy Award-winning series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, will be the featured speaker at the Adolf-Adams JCC Forum. Aaron has had a long-time acting career and has appeared in many popular shows including Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Monk, and Grey’s Anatomy, just to name a few. Most recently, Aaron has joined the cast of the Israeli/American crossover comedy Chanshi starring Henry Winkler.

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