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Sunday, March 13 • 10:15am - 11:15am
Jewish Sports Figures in Crises

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This session will explore Jewish sports figures and various scandals that have occurred surrounding their actions. We will discuss why these particular negative examples have garnered more public attention than the lesser-known positive Jewish role models in sports.

Additionally we will explore the roles and expectations of sports figures in society and how we can shift attention to positive actions. Are these expectations justified and/or realistic? Why do we expect athletes to behave a certain way? The question of whether Jewish sports figures have an obligation to represent the Jewish people and/or Israel will also be considered.

Do we expect teshuva from a Jewish athlete after tarnishing their reputation? What crisis management strategies have proven successful in reputation recovery for Jewish athletes in the past?
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Ariel Shay

Ariel Shay is from New York City. She has a BSc from Northwestern University. She recently received a Masters of Management degree from Queen Mary, University of London. Her postgraduate studies were focused on crisis management strategies for high profile public figures in the sports... Read More →

Sunday March 13, 2016 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 224
  Jewish Society & Stories