I am writing to inform you about the highly engaging talk that Neil Lazarus gave at Duke University on Tuesday, April 8. I had been told "You must bring Neil!" by many of my colleagues in the Jewish world. Not knowing what the rave reviews were all about, I still took their advice and invited him to campus. I now see what they were referring to.

Neil took a complicated, distressing topic and made it accessible with a clear, concise, and sometimes humorous presentation. His presence was a big draw to students; we had twice as many in attendance as we usually have at
our Israel talks. I know he made a significant impact since I have gotten much positive feedback from students. I even had one Israeli student who is usually passive and uninvolved with Israel advocacy tell me that she's now going to work on a Pro-Israel editorial for the school newspaper.

I hope Neil continues his tours to college campuses. Students who have the privilege of hearing him speak will be better for it!

Sincerely,

Melanie Greenspan