Michael Scott
AUSTRALIA
Michael is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the 2023 Foundation, a charity dedicated to combating antisemitism. The events of October 7, and resulting rampant antisemitism, deeply impacted Michael. He will not be a bystander and is determined to do something about it. Michael served over thirty years as an active-duty Australian Army Officer in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. From July 2019 to September 2021, Michael was seconded to the United Nations as part of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation. He resided in Jerusalem and his mission area covered Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, where he traveled extensively and gained remarkable insights. Michael is not Jewish but has a deep affinity and abiding respect for the Jewish people. He has been published in leading newspapers in Israel and Australia, writing predominantly on Judeo Christian values and raising awareness on threats to western civilization. In October 2024, he was made an honorary Life Member of Emanuel Synagogue in Woollahra, Sydney, for services to the Jewish community. Having witnessed firsthand Israel’s remarkable story, Michael is dedicated to ensuring that this story is more widely seen and heard.
SESSION INFO
SATURDAY 7.00-9.00pm - LIMMUD IN YOUR LOUNGE
A Conversation on Israel
Colonel Michael Scott CSC has a rare and deeply personal connection with israel—particularly uncommon among secular gentiles. He is the founder of a nascent global harm-minimisation charity dedicated to combatting antisemitism and cultivating the next generation of righteous gentiles. In this presentation and Q&A session, Colonel Scott will share insights from his two years as Head of Mission for the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (2019–2021), where he led 153 officers from 27 nations across Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. He will also reflect on his return to Israel in September 2024, including his entry into Gaza with the IDF and meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Galant, and senior figures from Mossad, Shin Bet, and the IDF.
SUNDAY 10.10-11.10am
Allyship in the Fight Against Antisemitism with Linda Margolin Royal
An off the cuff discussion between Linda Margolin Royal, author of bestselling novel The Star on the Grave and Col Michael Scott (joining via Zoom) who was stationed in Jerusalem with NATO’s peacekeeping forces and then founded an organisation to combat antisemitism post October 7th, talking about their respective journeys and collaborative efforts to combat the drastic rise in antisemitism since Oct 7th.