Israel Events

An evening of remembrance for October 7th featuring a Yizkor service and a conversation with Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff.

Join a community run and memorial service honoring the lives lost on October 7th, with Hatikva and a 3-mile route.

An inspiring evening featuring Ben Ladani, a former Israeli soldier and resilience advocate, and architect Kobi Karp discussing Miami real estate, Israel’s rebuilding, and lessons from survival.

A moving acoustic concert with Matisyahu celebrating Jewish pride and unity, featuring testimony from a Nova survivor.

A community gathering to remember and reflect on the third anniversary of October 7.

Hear Omer Shem Tov, a survivor of 505 days in Hamas captivity, share his story and reflections in an intimate evening talk.

An evening featuring Avi Issacharoff, creator and writer of the Netflix series Fauda, in conversation about his work in film, television, and Middle East journalism.

FIDF’s Fleet Week gala spotlighting Israeli soldiers’ mental health and post-war recovery programs.

A Boiler Room-style Israeli party celebrating two years of Mishpacha with DJs in the crowd, nonstop Israeli music, dancing, and drinks.

An evening of inspiration and connection featuring Israeli journalist Nadav Eyal and former IDF soldier Gadi Ilan, with dinner and remarks from Jewish National Fund-USA.

Thomas Friedman discusses Israel’s future, regional conflicts, and implications for the Jewish world in a conversation with the three-time Pulitzer Prize winner.

Join Ami, the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, and StandWithUs Midwest for a double feature of Israeli films in Lakeview.

A dinner gathering to discuss Israel and the RAFI program over delicious Israeli cuisine, sponsored by JNF.

Join IPF Atid D.C. for a happy hour mixer with the 2026 conveners, networking over drinks in the nation’s capital.

Sip your way through bold reds and crisp whites from Israeli vineyards at this relaxed young professionals tasting.

Join Repair the World for a Shabbat dinner honoring Rabbi Arthur Waskow and former Israeli PM Yitzhak Rabin, featuring Jewish learning and conversation about social justice in Israel.

Join Repair the World for a volunteer service project.

Lior Raz, co-creator and star of Netflix’s Fauda, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with insight from his IDF service and his nuanced portrayal of both sides.

Lior Raz, co-creator of Netflix’s Fauda, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and his work portraying characters on both sides with empathy, informed by his service in the IDF Special Forces.

Israeli musician Tal Ramon, son of astronaut Ilan Ramon, shares live music, personal stories and rare photos and videos of his family’s legacy and journey of resilience.