Global Conference for Israel to Spotlight Firsthand Accounts of Impact and Resilience

Jewish National Fund-USA calls on supporters to Unite for Israel's Future this October.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With Israel facing ongoing challenges and opportunities that will shape its future for decades, Jewish National Fund-USA is calling on Americans everywhere to Unite for Israel's Future at the Global Conference for Israel, taking place this October 23-26, 2025, in Hollywood, Florida.

More than 2,500 participants — from community leaders and philanthropists to college students and first-time attendees — will hear exclusive, firsthand briefings from Israelis living on the country's frontiers: firefighters battling wildfires, high-tech innovators driving economic growth in the Negev and Galilee, and families building new lives in emerging communities.

"This is more than just a conference," said Jewish National Fund-USA President Deb Lust Zaluda. "It's a chance for people to hear directly from Israelis whose stories rarely make headlines, to understand the real impact of their support, and to leave knowing exactly how they can be a part of this story."

Why Attend?

The Global Conference for Israel comes at a pivotal moment:

• Crisis Response: Attendees will learn how Israel's Fire & Rescue Authority — with Jewish National Fund-USA as their official fundraising arm in the U.S.— has transformed emergency response, often cutting fire containment times in half.
• Population Growth: Discover how bold projects, from start-up hubs to culinary institutes, are bringing new residents to Israel's frontier regions, with a goal of attracting 800,000 people to the North and South.
• Global Connections: Explore plans for the $350 million World Zionist Village in Be'er Sheva — a hub for education, cultural exchange, and Diaspora-Israel partnerships.
• Engagement Across Generations: Hear from Alexander Muss High School alumni in Israel and learn about upcoming tours and immersive experiences that connect people of all ages to Israel.

A Gathering for Action

The Global Conference for Israel will offer plenaries, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities designed to turn inspiration into action. From policy discussions to community-building workshops, every moment will focus on strengthening the land and people of Israel.

A Legacy of Trust

The exponential growth of the organization's Global Conference for Israel and annual campaign has been driven by donors looking to place their philanthropic dollars with an organization they can trust and one that stays true to its mission, according to Zaluda

"Trust, impact, transparency, and values-driven. These words have become the centerpiece of philanthropy today and are increasingly important in considering where and how to give," explained Zaluda. "Our organization is the embodiment of all of these principles."

Limited places remain. Register at jnf.org/global to be part of the largest gathering of Zionists in the U.S. this year.

Contact: Stefan Oberman [email protected] / 212-879-9305 x222

SOURCE Jewish National Fund-USA