Israel Events for Ages 40s

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

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.

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 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.

A single mother fights to bring her son home after he secretly volunteers to stay in the military during wartime, in this acclaimed Israeli drama.

Join Belev Echad’s Annual Gala, an elegant evening hosted at Cipriani Wall Street celebrating community and connection.

Jonah Platt hosts a live podcast taping interviewing Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel.

A darkly humorous Israeli film about a father who camps outside his son’s military base, meeting strangers who reveal facets of Israeli life.

Lior Raz, co-creator and star of the award-winning Netflix series Fauda, discusses his profound understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and his experiences as an IDF Special Forces member.