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