"Belonging is a Practice, Not a Place" with Orly Israel

Orly Israel, founder of The Listening Table, will be joining us at the Nebraska Union - Swanson Auditorium on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public - no ticket required.

Orly Israel is a communication strategist who combines his background as a TV producer with deep volunteer experience in prisons, shelters, and crisis support. He is the creator of The Listening Table, an experiment involving a folding table in a public space with a sign reading “Here to listen. No judgment. No advice. No charge,” resulting in over 1,500 conversations. Israel is a teacher of emotional resilience, empathy, and communication skills and the VP of Warmline.org, a peer support network.

In addition to delivering workshops to small groups around Lincoln, Israel will deliver one presentation open to the public focused on belonging as a daily practice. He will offer attendees tools to foster authentic human connection, build strong social bonds, and navigate life’s challenges in an increasingly digital world.

Co-sponsor: College of Business

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