Lifelong Learning with Lee Yaron: International Bestseller "10/7: 100 Human Stories"

 

In a time when bookstores wouldn't sell Zionist books, literary festivals are excluding Israeli voices and blacklists of “Zionist authors” are sent to publishers, how can we ensure the stories of 10/7

reach international audiences?

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with award-winning journalist and author Lee Yaron about breaking through cultural barriers and the human stories of 10\7. Yaron's book "10/7: 100 Human Stories" has become an  international phenomenon, translated into 7 languages and becoming a bestseller in Europe.

The book has received widespread acclaim from major media outlets including Le Monde, Der Spiegel, The Atlantic, Good Morning America and many more. Adam Gopnik of The New Yorker praised it as "a masterpiece of journalism, and of what can only be called humanism," while Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kai Bird declared it "the most important book to read." The Jerusalem Post called it "an evocative and intimate page-turner [that] should be read, shared, and retold."

 

What sets Yaron's work apart is its fresh approach—moving beyond statistics and political agendas to provide readers with an intimate ground-level view of Israel from the hearts and homes of those caught in the crossfire.

Based on in-depth interviews with survivors, bereaved families, and first responders, she charts a new way forward: commemorating October 7th through the lives of the victims, not just their final moments.

After more than a year of war, as Jews find themselves at a major crossroads, Yaron's work offers not just a way to process grief, but pathways toward hope and communal renewal. Through personal narratives expertly woven with historical context, she reveals that true understanding can only come from hearing the stories of real people—their lives, beliefs, and communities.

In this compelling talk, Yaron will share these human stories, her unique journey of writing for international audiences during these challenging times. She'll discuss the behind-the-scenes reality of facing cultural boycotts, the surprising differences between European and American responses to her work, and how to build bridges of understanding in times of division.

Currently on a book tour across the United States, Yaron has presented at prestigious venues including Yale University, New York's 92Y, and major Jewish community conferences such as the GA of the Jewish Federations and the Hillel Israel Summit. She is a highly sought-after speaker on Israeli affairs and journalism, with speaking engagements throughout the United States, Europe, and Israel. Her expertise has been featured on major American television networks, including Good Morning America, Morning Joe, CNN, and MSNBC, as well as prominent European channels like France 24 and German ARD prime time.