Join us for the newest installment of our WS Symposium Series as we invite a stellar panel to Kent House as they ask "What next for the Zionist Dream?"

Panelists:
Natasha Hausdorff – British barrister specialising in international law and active with UK Lawyers for Israel.
David Cohen – Former Chair of UJIA and BICOM, David Cohen is a central figure in UK–Israel relations.
Dr Toby Greene – Director of Public Affairs at the Board of Deputies and Visiting Lecturer at Bar Ilan University.
Nick Stalbow – Partner at Ashurst, one of the world’s leading global law firms, and Senior Warden of Westminster Synagogue.

Moderator:
Gavin Stollar OBE – A long-time advocate for UK–Israel relations and Chair of Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel. He has led cross-party delegations to the region and was awarded an OBE in 2024 for political service to the Jewish community. Gavin brings extensive experience in public affairs, diplomacy, and community engagement.

We'll be starting at 7:00pm with a break in the middle to enjoy some food and gather any questions you’d like to add to the discussion. If you wish to join us, please do register below.

Please note that prices increase after Tuesday 1st July!  

Please note that we would never turn members away for financial reasons, should you have any worries about ticket prices, please get in touch. 

Your Moderator: 

Gavin Stollar OBE: Gavin is the Honorary (Lay) Chair of the Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel and has dedicated over 25 years to advocating for Israel and UK Jewish Community. He has supported and advised each Liberal Democrat leader, since Rt Hon. Charles Kennedy MP steering Party policy on Jewish domestic issues and international affairs as they relate to Israel/Palestine.

Gavin's input was instrumental in the Liberal Democrat Party's adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, ahead of all other UK political parties. He created the formal link between his party and Yesh Atid, the party of former Israeli Prime Minister, now Leader of the Opposition, Yair Lapid.

Gavin has regularly led political delegations to the Middle East, bringing the Party's parliamentarians, advisers and candidates to policy makers, government ministers, cultural and educational places both in Israel and the West Bank, most recently taking current Liberal Democrat Leader, Rt Hon. Sir Ed Davey MP to the Gaza border following the 7th October attacks. 

A keen footballer in his youth, Gavin managed the Maccabi GB mens' open football team that won the gold medal for Great Britain in 2008, and he is a member of Western Marble Arch Synagogue with his wife and family. Professionally, Gavin is a senior partner at global advisory firm, CT Group.