A Night for Israel, Tue, Oct 13th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM Accelevents

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Join fellow Israel supporters for an evening of inspiration, community, and purpose with Jewish National Fund-USA. Enjoy a wonderful meal and make meaningful connections while hearing from Israeli journalist Nadav Eyal, a respected writer, commentator, and global affairs analyst known for his deep insights into the Middle East. A sought-after speaker, Eyal brings sharp perspective and clarity to the region’s most complex and evolving issues and has witnessed first-hand how Jewish National Fund-USA supports the land and people of Israel.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 pm • Donor Society Pre-Reception*

6:45 pm • General Registration

7:15 pm • Program & Dinner

Far North Dallas
Address Provided Day Before Event

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Featuring

Nadav Eyal

Columnist, Yediot Ahronot and Ynet

Winner, Sokolov Award

Contributor, Call Me Back podcast

Adjunct Professor, SIPA, Columbia University

Nadav Eyal is one of Israel's most prominent journalists and a winner of the Sokolov Award—Israel's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. He writes for Yediot Ahronot and Ynet, Israel's most widely circulated newspaper and news website, respectively, and a Contributor at the Call Me Back podcast. He is now a Senior Research Scholar with Institute of Global Politics and is teaching as an adjunct Professor in the SIPA, Columbia University

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Guest Speaker

Gadi Ilan

Former IDF Soldier, Participant in the Entebbe Rescue Mission

Gadi Ilan is a former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier who served in Sayeret Matkal (General Staff Reconnaissance Unit), one of Israel's most elite special forces units. During his service, he participated in several historic military operations, including the Entebbe hostage rescue, the capture of Mount Hermon during the Yom Kippur War, and the storming of the Savoy Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Ticket Pricing

General Admission • $72

JNfuture (ages 22-40) • $54

Donor Society Member* • Complimentary

A gift of $360 or more to the current campaign is suggested to attend

*Partners giving $5,000 or more to the current campaign or Root Society members (ages 22-40 giving $1,800 or more to the current campaign).

Event Chairs

Fonda & Jay Arbetter

Table Captains

Josh Arbital • Amy & David Balis • Michelle & Ben Bassichis • Ronnie & Julie Coleman Heather & Ayal Feinberg • Arlene Jacobs & Allen Feltman • Julie & Sander Gothard

Marcy & Jeffrey Kahn • Brenda & Larry North • Arielle & Steven Rosson

Paige & Neil Rothstein • Cindy & Stuart Spechler • Yvette & Doug Stayman

Dawn Strauss • Gina & Alan Tolmas

IN FORMATION

RSVP Required

Dietary Laws Observed

For security purposes pre-registration is required for all guests. Attendees are required to show photo ID, and may be subject to a security check, including bag search. We reserve the right to refuse entry at our discretion.

More Information

Dawn Strauss, Executive Director, North/West Texas, Oklahoma, & New Mexico

dstrauss@jnf.org • 214.433.6600 x945