This year, Choices welcomes Tessa Veksler. As the first Shabbat-observant student body president at UC Santa Barbara, she led more than 24,000 students and became a prominent voice following October 7, sharing her experiences with antisemitism on campus. Featured in the film October 8, Tessa has emerged as a powerful voice for Israel, Jewish life and standing up against antisemitism.
 

Author and award-winning journalist Marsha Lederman, will interview Tessa, bringing her thoughtful perspective and journalistic insight to this compelling conversation.
 

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Provided closer to the event.
 

A minimum donation of $172 to the Federation Annual Campaign is required to attend. A $54 minimum donation for first-time attendees.