Hen Mazzig is an Israeli writer, co-founder of the Tel Aviv Institute, and keynote speaker known for his work combating antisemitism and fostering dialogue around Jewish identity. A vocal advocate and digital creator whose content reaches over 100 million users monthly, he has been described by the New York Times as one of the most nuanced online commentators on Israel and Jewish issues of our time.

As a keynote speaker, Hen Mazzig brings to the stage brave and balanced conversations that both honor Jewish tragedies and celebrate Jewish joy. Combining personal storytelling with sharp cultural analysis, he speaks about the diversity of Jewish culture, identity, and history, while offering strategies for fighting antisemitism, countering misinformation, and repairing Israel’s global image. Hen Mazzig is the perfect speaker for Jewish Federations, advocacy groups, universities, and any organization committed to making the world a safer place for Jews.

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Hen Mazzig is one of the world’s most trusted voices on issues impacting the global Jewish community. He has appeared as an expert commentator across four continents on outlets including MS NOW, BBC, CNN, Sky News, Washington Post, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times.

As co-founder and senior fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute, Hen leads interactive workshops that equip public figures and community leaders with strategic messaging to effectively advocate for Jews and Israel on social media. Notable figures who have participated in his workshops include Debra Messing, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Jonah Platt. Hen is also the creator and host of And They’re Jewish, a YouTube series celebrating high-profile Jewish creatives and the impact they have on culture at large.

Hen was born in Israel to a family of Mizrahi heritage with roots in Iraq and Tunisia. His family history of displacement from the Middle East shapes his work as a bridge between cultures. He served for five years as a humanitarian officer in the West Bank and Gaza, working as a liaison between Israeli security forces, the Palestinian Authority, and international NGOs. In his bestselling debut book, The Wrong Kind of Jew, explores the Mizrahi Jewish story and the complexities of Jewish identity in modern discourse. Hen is also the founder of Mizrahi Heritage Month, now observed across the diaspora.

In recognition of his invaluable advocacy, Hen is the inaugural recipient of the MDA UK Bridge to Israel Award for Global Impact (April 2026). He has also received CAMERA’s Portrait in Courage Award and was named one of The Algemeiner’s Top 100 People Positively Influencing Jewish Life (2018, 2021), the Top 50 Most Influential Jewish LGBT Voices (2020), Jewish News’ Top 20 Young Jewish Creatives (2024), and The Jerusalem Post’s 25 Most Influential Young Jews (2023) and 50 Most Influential Jews in the World (2025).

With every endeavor, Hen Mazzig builds bridges that unite communities and inspires audiences to boldly stand up for what is right.