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Jerusalem & Athens Forum Annual Debate

Each spring semester students participate in an Oxford-style public debate. The debate is a venerable institution in Western higher education dating from medieval universities. While largely an exercise in public oratory, the JAF annual debate is also a time for members of the Gordon community to engage in thinking deeply together about controversial questions.

Spring 2025  | Artificial Intelligence

Resolution: “Artificial Intelligence will improve our educational system”

The Affirmative Case:
Jess Comanda, Alex Diaz, El Gerrard, Arwen Hefner, Isaac Picariello, Sefora Morales, Jasmine Yoo

The Negative Case:
Moriah Booz, Gabby Engholm, Luke Hodge, Yien Lee, Zane McKay, Caleb Parambil, Aiden de Vries

Watch Previous Debates

  1. 2025 Debate
  2. 2024 Debate
  3. 2023 Debate