National Chairs
Deb Zaluda
Michael Miller
Local Chairs
Deborah Hersh
Doug Stayman
If ever there was a time to gather, now is the time! Our Global Conference for Israel is THE place to be for solidarity, inspiration, tactical and practical solutions for standing up against Jew-hatred. Learn how YOU can be a voice for Israel. Come and stand together loud and proud with like-minded Zionists in support of our Jewish homeland.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024
1:00 - 9:30 pm
REGISTRATION OPEN
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Regional Board Leadership Meeting (by invitation)
Regional leadership meeting to sharpen our ability to engage our communities, improve our campaign, and spread the positive Israel mission of Jewish National Fund-USA.
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Todah Committee Meeting (by invitation)
Briefing for Todah committee members, comprised of leadership trained to travel nationally, thanking major donors for their financial commitments.
3:00 - 5:00 pm
World Zionist Village Stakeholder’s Meeting
4:00 - 5:45 pm
Special Premier Showing of "October H8TE" (to be offered again at 8:00 PM)
October H8TE is a feature documentary, directed and produced by Wendy Sachs, about the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, on social media and in the streets since October 7th, 2023
Post screening
conversation with the filmmakers to follow
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Welcome Reception for our President’s, Negev, King Solomon Societies, Century and World Chairman’s Council members (by invitation)
Greetings:
Livia Link-Raviv,
Consul General of Israel, Southwest United States
Music:
Sarah Price Trio
6:00 pm
MAARIV
6:30 pm
World Chairman’s Council dinner for partners who have given a total of $1,000,000 or more over a lifetime (by invitation)
Venue:
Hall of State in the George W. Bush Institute
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Sinai Temple Israel Center Rabbinical School Fellows Opening
With support of Jewish National Fund-USA’s Boruchin Center, the Sinai Temple Israel Center Rabbinical School Fellowship engages Rabbinical students across denominations. Here Fellows will learn about the work of
Jewish National Fund-USA and join important and timely talks on Israel, Zionism, and Jewish pride.
Speakers:
Rabbi Erez Sherman,
Sinai Temple Israel Center Rabbinical School Fellowship Founding Director
Yisrael Klitsner,
Fellowship Educator
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Vintage Vibes, Modern Vision: Rabbinic Summit Opening and Wine-Tasting Event
Rabbis, cantors, rabbinical students and other faith leaders: Join us to experience solidarity while exploring ways to support your communities and Israel, learn about Jewish National Fund-USA’s vision and impact,
and experience the
delicious wines of the Galilee.
Introduction and Welcome:
Rabbi Erez Sherman, Chair, Rabbis for Israel; Senior Rabbi, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, CA
Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt,
Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation B’nai Tzedek, Potomac, MD
Pastor Cheryl Morrison,
JNF-USA Regional Board Member
Sommelier:
Steven Kerbel,
Steven Kerbel Educational Consulting
8:00 - 9:45 pm
Special Premier Showing of "October H8TE"
October H8TE is a feature documentary, directed and produced by Wendy Sachs, about the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, on social media and in the streets since October 7th, 2023
Post screening
conversation with the filmmakers to follow
8:00 pm
High School and College Summit Openings
A weekend of celebrating Israel and Zionism with hundreds of students from around the nation. Participants will learn more about the development of the land of Israel, what Jewish National Fund-USA is doing in Israel and in support of students, and network with fellow students, leaders, influencers, Israel experts and more.
College Summit Senior Advisory Board members:
Amit Sapir, University of Florida
Bali Lavine, Tulane University
Imani Chung, SUNY
Stony Brook
Lauren
Cayle, American University
Zachary Gold, Brandies University
High School Summit Opening Speakers:
Wendy Sachs, Director and Executive Producer of October H8TE; AMHSI alumna
Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive
Officer, Jewish National Fund-USA
9:00 - 10:30 pm
CONFERENCE OPENING IN ISRAEL EXPO
Dessert bar and meet and greet with conference speakers.
Come and explore a wide variety of visual and interactive experiences. Meet with Jewish National Fund-USA’s affiliates on the ground in Israel and hear
first-hand about the
impact
of our work. Meander through the booths, hear about our innovations, grab some food, and even enjoy a little shopping thanks to our vendors.
Music:
Sarah Price Trio
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024
7:00 am - 6:30 pm
REGISTRATION OPEN
7:00 - 9:00 am
Breakfast Available for Purchase
7:00 am
SHACHARIT
7:30 - 8:45 am
Task Force Meetings
• Arava
• Central Negev
• Go North West
• MAKOM
Task Forces, comprised of ambassadors from across the country, work directly with our strategic partners
and affiliates on the ground in Israel to determine needs and set priorities. They help turn that vision into
reality and help fundraise for a particular action area.
7:30 - 8:45 am
For First-Timers Only to the Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference
If you have never been to a Global Conference for Israel, this session will help enhance your conference experience and grow your JNF-USA knowledge. Join us to meet Deb Lust Zaluda, President, National Board of Directors; Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer; Michael Miller, Global Conference Co-Chair; Sharon Joy, National Campaign Director and Rick Krosnick, Chief Development Officer.
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
ISRAEL EXPO OPEN
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Plenary: We Choose Life: Rebuilding and Reimagining Israel’s North and South
Building back our scarred landscape and a traumatized people requires strategic vision, a true partnership with the people of Israel, and a continued presence. Jewish National Fund‑USA’s,
strategic vision is creating a bright future. From yesterday to tomorrow – our look back and vision moving forward.
National Conference Chairs:
Deb Lust
Zaluda
Michael
Miller
Local Chairs:
Doug Stayman
Deborah Hersh
Presenters:
Dr. Sol Lizerbram,
Chair, National Board of Directors
Deb Lust Zaluda,
President, National Board of Directors
Russell F. Robinson,
Chief Executive Officer
Eitan Monson and Izzy Sussman,
Alexander Muss High
School in Israel
Alums
Michal Uziyahu,
Mayor, Eshkol Regional Council
Nisan Zeevi,
Founder of Lobby 1701 & Back2Galilee, Commander of the Emergency Squad of Kfar Giladi
Barbara Kahn,
Mother of Lone Soldier
Zohar Livne Mizrahi,
Secretary General, Kibbutz Re’im
Randi Pergament,
JNF Volunteer Mission Participant
Basma Hino,
Torch
Bearer Yom Haatzmaut National Ceremony
Musical Performances:
Special in Uniform Band
10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Negev Lounge: open to Negev Society, King Solomon Society and World Chairman Council Members (By Invitation Only)
Please stop by any time to enjoy refreshments at your leisure
10:30 - 11:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
Resiliency is both a state-of-mind and something acquired. With the number of people in the Israel Envelope and the north in need of mental health support tripling since October 7, hear how they live with ongoing traumatic stress and the state-of-the-art services that JNF-USA is expanding to help alleviate it.
Moderator:
Talia Tzour
Avner, Chief Israel Officer
Speakers:
Ayelet Shmuel,
Director of International Resilience Center of
Sderot
Eran Doron, Mayor, Ramat HaNegev Regional Council
Gaylee Schif, JNF-LOTEM Liaison
Michal Shiloah Galnoor, CEO, Western Galilee Now and Lauder Employment Centers
Elie Klein, Director of Advancement, ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran
Nisan Zeevi, Founder of Lobby 1701 & Back2Galilee, Commander of the Emergency Squad of Kfar
Giladi
Israel, a country known for its start-up spirit and ingenuity, shares its expertise with the world. Learn where and how its impact is making a difference.
Speakers:
Aviva Klompas, Co-Founder and CEO,
Boundless and author of the newly-released book Stand-Up Nation
Tania Pons Allon, Director,
Kasser Joint Institute of Food, Water and Energy
Security
Dr. Sharon B.
Megdal, Director and Professor, Water Resources Research Center, University of Arizona
Hanni
Arnon, Founder, AICAT
(Arava International Center for Agriculture Training)
Dr. Mohammed Alnabari, Founder, Project Wadi Attir
What is really happening on college campuses across the country, what can we do about it, and where do we go from here?
Speakers:
Elizabeth Rand,
Founder of Mothers Against College Antisemitism (MACA)
Prof. Shai Davidai, Assistant
Professor of Management,
Columbia University Business School
Danielle Azani, Student, University of California, Los
Angeles
Moderator:
Gerard Filliti,
Senior Counsel, The Lawfare Project
The Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF (GCI) is positioned to play a critical role in reimagining Northern Israel through economic development, increased employment, boosting tourism, agricultural cooperation,
and more. It is reinventing culinary education with an intensive and innovative hands-on culinary curriculum that will enhance Israel’s reputation in the global culinary community attracting international students, culinary educators
and food
leaders and experts to the region. Come meet the GCI team working to make this incredible vision into a reality.
Speakers:
Lior Lev Sercarz, Chief Culinary
Officer and Co-Founder, GCI
Nathan Hoffman, CEO, GCI
Sheryl Buchholtz, Co-Chair, Go North East Task Force
Lani Raider, Curriculum Developer, GCI
Herzl, the founder of our modern Zionist movement, made things happen. He willed an idea into a reality. His story is a playbook in passion, creativity and commitment which can help us all.
Speaker:
David
Matlow, Owner of
the largest collection of Herzl memorabilia in the world
11:45 – 1:30 pm
Lunch Break with food available for purchase
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Sapphire Society Luncheon (by invitation)
Hosted by the National Women for Israel Executive Board
As a member of one of our Sapphire Societies (women giving $5000 or more to the current campaign), come together with other female Zionists as a part of the national
network of Jewish National Fund-USA’s Women for Israel.
Speaker:
Aviva Klompas,
Co-Founder and CEO, Boundless and author of the newly-released book Stand-Up Nation
Motzi:
Sara Cannon,
Sapphire Society Co-Chair, Women for Israel
Natalie Goldman, Circle of Sapphire Chair, Women for Israel
Welcome:
Kim Kotzin,
President, Women for Israel
Speaker Interviewer:
Jacqui Schneider, Sapphire Society Co-Chair
Closing:
Risa Aronson, Vice President, Women for Israel
1:15 pm
MINCHA
1:45 – 3:00 pm
Plenary: The Future of American Jewry
As the Jewish world faces growing antisemitism and a sense of growing isolation what sources and strategies can help us to meet our future and flourish as we have in the past?
Speaker:
Rabbi David Wolpe,
Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi, Sinai Temple
Opening Remarks:
Susan Sacks,
President, Alexander Muss High School in Israel
Interviewer:
Ian Sachs,
President, JNFuture
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Every resident of Israel, especially in the frontier, is directly impacted by the Jewish National Fund-USA's Civil Security Initiative. For over a decade, JNF has made strategic investments in civil defense,
focusing on security, fire, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS). A swift and effective response, carried out by well-equipped and expertly trained volunteers, remains crucial to maintaining our homeland's security. Join us for an
exclusive opportunity to engage with some of the most senior and strategic leaders dedicated to protecting our homeland. Discover our comprehensive plans for safeguarding the entire region.
Speakers:
Lt. (Res) Yoel Zilberman, Founder and CEO of
HaShomer Hachadash
Chief Itzik Oz, Commander, Southern District, Israel Fire and Rescue
Authority
Lt. Colonel Elan Issacson, Head of Security and Emergency Services, Eshkol Regional
Council
Nisan Zeevi, Commander, Civil Security Team, Kfar Giladi
Moderator:
Yoel Rosby,
Project Manager, JNF-USA Israel Operations
What are Israel's most pressing challenges and what potential solutions can be crafted given the current circumstances and
constraints? We will try to cover that by discussing the domains of security, law, diplomacy, and public perception.
Speaker:
Gadi Ezra, International Commentator and
Author of 11 Days in Gaza
How does a country stave off economic disaster when its population can’t show up to work or has lost its clientele? Learn how Jewish National Fund-USA was positioned to help keep small businesses alive and
pivoted to
respond to
the
crisis.
Speakers:
Hagit Evron, Journalist
and Advocate for Israeli
Food and Tourism Businesses
Maryn Robinson Levi, Coordinator, Online Mitzvah
Marketplace
Moderator:
Michal Shiloah Galnoor, CEO, Western Galilee Now Small Business Consortium; Operator, Lauder Employment Center
Negev-Galil
Is this 1933? What we are experiencing, as a result of this current wave of hate, is both old and new. Understand the origins and evolution of this current assault on Zionism and Israel, and learn about strategies, resources, and programs that counter.
Speaker:
Dr. Steven
Windmueller, Emeritus Professor of Jewish Communal
Studies, Hebrew Union College
Whether you have 2 followers or 2 million, all of us can share Israel’s positive impact through social media. This session will unlock the secrets to social media mastery and provide inspiring examples of
people just like you who have made their voices heard. No tech expertise needed — just a passion for Israel and a desire to stand up for our homeland. Your voice matters—let’s make sure you’re heard!
Speakers:
Emily Austin,
Broadcaster & Activist
Prof. Shai Davidai, Assistant Professor of Management, Columbia
University Business School
Angelina Palumbo, Student, Binghamton
University
Moderator:
Vivian
Grossman, Vice President, Marketing
Jewish National Fund-USA has been building communities and infrastructure in Israel’s north and south through its GoNorth and Blueprint Negev campaigns. Housing, employment, medical,
social services and more remain more vital than ever as these regions rebuild after October 7.
Moderator:
Jeffrey Schwartz, Chair, Housing Development Fund
Speakers:
Eran Doron, Mayor, Ramat HaNegev
Naomi Becker, CEO, Arava Development and Building Company Ltd.
Rick Krosnick, Chief Development Officer
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Negev Lounge: open to Negev Society, King Solomon Society and World Chairman Council Members (By Invitation Only)
Exclusive Briefing from Colonel Richard Kemp, Retired British Army Officer
5:00 pm
Services
• Traditional
Led by Yavneh Student Leaders
• Egalitarian
6:30 pm
Shabbat Texas Barbeque Dinner
Guest Speaker:
Yoseph Haddad,
Arab-Israeli Journalist and Advocate for Israel
9:30 - 10:30 pm
Jewish National Fund-USA Volunteer Mission Participants’ Reunion
Gather with fellow volunteer mission participants – whether from your trip or any of the others. Reminisce over the highlights, plan a return trip, or simply enjoy the company of people bound by a shared experience.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024
8:00 am - 7:30 pm
REGISTRATION OPEN
8:00 - 9:30 am
Breakfast Available for Purchase
8:30 am
Services
• Traditional
Led by Yavneh Student Leaders
• Egalitarian
• Shabbat Learner’s Minyan
Led by Rabbi Barry Axler, Chicago, IL
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
ISRAEL EXPO OPEN
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Negev Lounge: open to Negev Society, King Solomon Society and World Chairman Council Members (By Invitation Only)
Please stop by any time to enjoy refreshments at your leisure
10:30 - 11:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
Explore the history of antisemitism in driving the Jewish people from place to place until the
return to our ancestral homeland. Tropes will be examined through the lens of contemporary attacks on Jews and Israel. The session will explore the contextual meaning of these tropes and provide positive perspectives on points of
pride of Jews.
Speaker:
Gavriel Porten,
Israel Studies Teacher, Alexander Muss High School in Israel
Participants will explore the power dynamics that defined the Middle East for nearly 3000 years with a focused examination on the past 125 years and will consider the different perspectives on modern Zionism.
Speaker:
Lisa Biton,
Dean of Israel Studies and Programming, Alexander Muss High School in Israel
In a world of soundbites and Tik Tok journalism, how can you be a positive voice for Israel? Join leading journalists for a look at the media’s inner workings and what it takes for your message to rise
above the noise.
Speakers:
Jonathan S. Tobin,
Editor-in-Chief, JNS (Jewish News
Syndicate)
Sharon Wisch-Ray,
Editor, Texas Jewish Post
Haley Cohen,
Reporter, Jewish Insider
Maayan Hoffman,
Executive Editor and Strategist, ILTV News
Moderator:
Steven Shalowitz,
Podcast Host, IsraelCast and The One Way Ticket Show
The level of antisemitism globally has reached unprecedented levels not seen since the 1930’s and 1940’s, and yet Jewish life flourishes. Our panel of Jewish leaders from around the globe will share
the joys and challenges of life for the Jewish community in their respective countries, how they connect with Israel and the projects and programs they support through their fundraising efforts on behalf of Jewish National Fund – Keren
Kayemeth L’Israel.
Moderator:
Nina
Paul, Ambassador to Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael
Speakers:
David Tarabulsi, Vice President, KKL Mexico
Nathan
Disenhouse, President,
JNF Canada
Doron Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer, JNF Australia
Diego Stern, President, KKL Argentina
Max Federman, President, KKL Sweden
What is really happening on college campuses across the country, what can we do about it, and where do we go from here?
Speakers:
Elizabeth
Rand,
Founder of Mothers Against College Antisemitism (MACA)
Prof. Shai Davidai, Assistant
Professor
of Management, Columbia
University Business School
Danielle Azani, Student, University of California, Los
Angeles
Moderator:
Gerard Filliti,
Senior Counsel, The Lawfare Project
What are Israel's most pressing challenges and what potential solutions can be crafted given the current circumstances and constraints? We will
try to cover that by discussing the domains of security, law, diplomacy, and public perception.
Speaker:
Gadi Ezra, International Commentator and Author of 11 Days in Gaza
11:45 am – 1:45 pm
Lunch Break with food available for purchase
12:00 – 1:30 pm
JNFuture Roots Society Appreciation Luncheon (by invitation)
JNFuture Roots Society members donate a minimum of $1,000 to the annual campaign
Speaker:
Emily Austin, Broadcaster/Activist
Chair:
Ian
Sachs, President, JNFuture
1:15 pm
MINCHA
1:45 – 2:45 pm
Plenary: The Ethics of War and the IDF
Experience lends perspective. With a decades-long military career, that includes service in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans, Col. Richard Kemp lends an insightful exploration into how the IDF stacks up, despite what you
may be reading.
Speaker:
Colonel Richard
Kemp, Retired British Army Officer
Interviewer:
Jonathan S. Tobin,
Editor-in-Chief, JNS (Jewish News
Syndicate)
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions
This panel, convened by World Jewish Congress, will address the unique challenges faced by Jewish communities of varying sizes across the globe. By bringing together leaders from small, medium, and large Jewish
communities, the discussion will
focus on common issues, Israel based antisemitism, and exploring innovative solutions to ensure the vitality and sustainability of Jewish life in diverse contexts.
Speakers:
Maya Cimeša Samokovlija, World Jewish
Congress
Executive Director of Community Relations
Carolina Aisen, Director of the Spanish Jewish
Community
Irina Shlick, Director, JCC of Tallin, Estonia
Moderator:
Sara Friedman, Chief Marketing Officer, World
Jewish Congress
Explore the history of antisemitism in driving the Jewish people from place to place until the
return to our ancestral homeland. Tropes will be examined through the lens of contemporary attacks on Jews and Israel. The session will explore the contextual meaning of these tropes and provide positive perspectives on points of
pride of Jews.
Speaker:
Gavriel Porten,
Israel Studies Teacher, Alexander Muss High School in Israel
Participants will explore the power dynamics that defined the Middle East for nearly 3000 years with a focused examination on the past 125
years and will consider the different perspectives on modern Zionism
Speaker:
Lisa Biton,
Dean of Israel Studies and Programming, Alexander Muss High School in Israel
AI and the other new technologies are shifting demographic and generational trends and changing economic and cultural practices. Explore the implications of these dramatic changes for American Jews and Israelis
and hear
about new directions we are seeing within the Jewish world.
Speaker:
Dr.
Steven Windmueller, Emeritus Professor of Jewish Communal Studies, Hebrew Union College
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Negev Lounge: open to Negev Society, King Solomon Society and World Chairman Council Members (By Invitation Only)
Exclusive Briefing from Deb Lust Zaluda, President, Jewish National Fund-USA and Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Jewish National Fund-USA
6:05 pm
Maariv and Havdallah
6:30 pm
Gala Dinner Honoring Pastor Jentezen Franklin with the Tree of Life™ Shalom Peace Award, Celebrating Jewish National Fund-USA Outgoing President Dr. Sol Lizerbram and his wife Lauren, and welcoming incoming Jewish National Fund‑USA President Deb Lust Zaluda
Master of Ceremonies and Entertainer:
Michael Rapaport,
Actor & Comedian
Opening Remarks:
Rabbi Erez Sherman, Senior Rabbi, Sinai Temple
Presenter:
Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
Musical Performances:
Special in Uniform Band
7:15 pm
High School and College student parties
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
JNFuture After Party
For conference attendees ages 22 – 40 (registration and valid ID required for entry)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024
7:00 – 10:00 am
REGISTRATION OPEN
7:00 – 9:00 am
Breakfast Available for Purchase
7:30 am
SHACHARIT
7:45 – 9:00 am
Task Force Meetings
Task Forces, comprised of ambassadors from across the country, work directly with our strategic partners and affiliates on the ground in Israel to determine needs and set priorities. They help turn that vision into
reality and help fundraise for a particular action area.
• Arad
• Arts and Entertainment
• Disabilities
• Fire and Rescue
• Go North East
• Housing
Development Fund
• Israel
Independence Experience
• National Water
• Nefesh B’Nefesh
• Project Wadi Attir
• Rebuild the Envelope
8:00 am – 11:00 am
ISRAEL EXPO OPEN
9:30 am – 10:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
More Info Coming Soon
Resiliency is both a state-of-mind and something acquired. With the number of people in the Israel Envelope and the north in need of mental health support tripling since October 7, hear how they live with ongoing traumatic stress and the state-of-the-art services that JNF-USA is expanding to help alleviate it.
Moderator:
Talia Tzour
Avner, Chief Israel Officer
Speakers:
Ayelet Shmuel,
Director of International Resilience Center of
Sderot
Eran Doron, Mayor, Ramat HaNegev Regional Council
Gaylee Schif, JNF-LOTEM Liaison
Michal Shiloah Galnoor, CEO, Western Galilee Now and Lauder Employment Centers
Elie Klein, Director of Advancement, ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran
Hear from these Negev stars how their work is lighting up the future and enticing population to move south for remarkable opportunities.
Moderator:
Logan Levkoff,
Chair, Caravan for Democracy
Speakers:
Inbar Cohen,
Co-Founder and CEO, Tech19
Nati Dinnar,
Co-Founder and CEO, IZZY-Stream Israel
Roy Naor,
Co-Founder and CEO of Creation-Space
Israel, a country known for its start-up mentality and ingenuity, shares its expertise with the world. Learn where and how its impact is making a difference.
Speakers:
Aviva Klompas,
Co-Founder and CEO,
Boundless and author of the newly-released book Stand-Up Nation
Tania Pons Allon, Director,
Kasser Joint Institute of Food, Water and Energy
Security
Dr. Sharon B. Megdal, Director and Professor, Water Resources Research Center,
University of
Arizona
Hanni Arnon, Founder, AICAT (Arava International Center for Agriculture
Training)
Dr. Mohammed Alnabari, Founder, Project Wadi Attir
Every resident of Israel, especially in the frontier, is directly impacted by the Jewish National Fund-USA's Civil Security Initiative. For over a decade, JNF has made strategic investments in civil defense,
focusing on security, fire, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS). A swift and effective response, carried out by well-equipped and expertly trained volunteers, remains crucial to maintaining our homeland's security. Join us for an
exclusive opportunity to engage with some of the most senior and strategic leaders dedicated to protecting our homeland. Discover our comprehensive plans for safeguarding the entire region.
Speakers:
Lt. (Res) Yoel Zilberman, Founder and CEO of
HaShomer Hachadash
Chief Itzik Oz, Commander, Southern District, Israel Fire and Rescue
Authority
Lt. Colonel Elan Issacson, Head of Security and Emergency Services, Eshkol Regional
Council
Nisan Zeevi, Commander, Civil Security Team, Kfar Giladi
Moderator:
Yoel Rosby,
Project Manager, JNF-USA Israel Operations
Immerse yourself in a day at the World Zionist Village in a narrated tour of the future campus with potential visitors to the campus. The tour will demonstrate how the Master Plan being developed by the
architects HQ of Israel will enable the realization of the core elements of the Village: Education, Heritage, Innovation, and Unity, with consideration of key design principles or truths – conversation, safety, sustainability,
authenticity
and flexibility.
Speakers:
Joseph Wolfson,
First Vice President and Executive Chair, World Zionist Village.
Ruvik Danilovich,
Mayor of Be'er Sheva
Russell F. Robinson,
Chief Executive Officer
Moderator:
Carole Shnier,
Co-Chair, World Zionist Village Architecture Committee
Herzl, the founder of our modern Zionist movement, made things happen. He willed an idea into a reality. His story is a playbook in passion, creativity and commitment which can help us all in our work on behalf
of
Israel and the Jewish people
Speaker:
David
Matlow, Owner of the
largest collection of Herzl memorabilia in the world
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Closing Plenary: Vision for Tomorrow
Celebrate our unity and solidarity as the Jewish People. Join us as we embrace our future and its opportunities.
Keynote Speaker:
Ruvik Danilovich, Mayor of Be’er
Sheva
Master of Ceremonies:
Emily
Austin,
Broadcaster/Activist
Presenters:
Deb Lust Zaluda, President, National Board of Directors
Russell F.
Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
Wendy Sachs, Director and Executive Producer of October H8TE
Special Guest:
Peter Paltchik, Two-Time Olympic Medalist; Israel’s Most Decorated Judoka
Remarks:
Ronald E. Werner, Vice President,
Campaign
Musical Performances:
Special in Uniform Band
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Alexander Muss High School in Israel Board Meeting
President: Susan Sacks
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Jewish National Fund Board of Directors Meeting
President: Deb Lust Zaluda
Save the Date!
Global Conference for Israel 2025.
October 23-26 at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, FL.