Nate and Ann Levine Endowed Lecture in Jewish Studies

The New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Bret Stephens will speak at SMU on “Why You Should Want Israel to Win.” Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening as he makes the case for why you should want Israel to defeat Hamas — not just for its own sake, but in the interests of a lasting peace.

In an era of misinformation, Stephens challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths and ask the deeper questions:

What happens if Hamas’s strategy of mass murder on Oct. 7 is vindicated? Will there ever be a Palestinian state if Hamas remains in power? If Israel were to be defeated — or disappeared — would Palestinians, or the rest of the region, benefit? Is it in America’s interests if Israel is isolated or weakened?

Bring your most challenging questions as the mic will be open to those who engage respectfully.