Thousands of supporters of the land and people of Israel, including a delegation from Greater Boston, will gather at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in San Diego from Nov. 12–15, 2026, for the Global Conference for Israel, which has grown from several hundred attendees to the largest annual gathering of Zionists in the United States. Now drawing nearly 3,000 participants, the conference will bring together influential voices, philanthropists, and supporters from around the world to hear directly from innovators, community leaders, and changemakers working to strengthen communities across Israel’s North and South.

As Jewish National Fund-USA marks 125 years of impact, the conference will commemorate this milestone while focusing on the work that lies ahead to secure Israel’s future.

“This anniversary isn’t just about celebrating our history; it’s about learning from it to better serve the changing needs of Israel’s border communities in the years ahead,” said Jewish National Fund-USA Boston Board President Jay Shuman. “Attendees will hear firsthand stories from Israelis whose lives have been positively impacted by our work, helping them truly understand our mission and how their own time, leadership, and generosity can make a real difference. That sense of connection and purpose is what has helped this conference grow so much over the years.”

The four-day event will feature dozens of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions featuring internationally recognized speakers. Attendees will also enjoy networking opportunities, live entertainment, and the opportunity to shop for Israeli goods at the world’s largest Zionist expo.

Confirmed speakers announced to date include:

  • Lior Raz, co-creator and star of the internationally acclaimed Netflix series “Fauda”
  • Ronen Bergman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author
  • Dara Horn, award-winning author and founder of the Tell Institute
  • John Podhoretz, New York Post columnist, Commentary magazine editor, and bestselling author
  • Swell Ariel Or, Israeli actress and star of “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” and the upcoming film “Tankistas”
  • Noa Cochva, former Miss Israel and IDF combat medic
  • Ruth Wasserman Lande, Middle East expert and former member of Knesset
  • Yechiel Jacobs, comedian and content creator

“There are very few places where you’ll find bestselling authors, military leaders, journalists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and Israelis whose personal stories bring this work to life, sharing the same stage,“ added Shuman. “Bringing those diverse perspectives together gives attendees a more complete understanding of Israel and the role they can play in shaping its future.”

Reflecting Jewish National Fund-USA’s commitment to developing the next generation of Zionist leaders, the conference offers discounted registration, exclusive networking opportunities, and dedicated programming for young professionals, as well as discounted rates for Jewish communal professionals.

For more information, including additional speakers and programming as they are announced, sponsorship opportunities, or to register for the Global Conference for Israel, visit jnf.org/global.

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