YJ Israel Alumni Reunion

We are happy to announce the second annual Young Judaea Israel Alumni Reunion- the perfect setting to see old friends and meet new ones!

This year’s reunion will feature a panel discussion of prominent alumni focusing on the ways YJ has played a part in where they are today and how it affects their views of Israel’s future.

Event Details

Thursday, October 15th, 18:30-21:00

Nefesh B’Nefesh Tel Aviv Center Hall, 132 Menachem Begin Road, Azrieli Round Tower, 10th Floor

There is easy access by public transportation and paid parking in Azrieli Center.

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See who is coming!

Cost:

We are charging a nominal fee of 50 NIS per person or 100 NIS per family to cover the costs of the event.

The Program:

18:30-19:30

Registration, noshing (light foods & beverages) and socializing

19:30-21:00

Program/Welcoming Remarks:

Aaron Leitner/ Emcee

Devon Conway/ Nefesh B’Nefesh Partnerships & Programming Manager for TLV

Natalie Pittman/2025-2026 YJ National Mazkira and YC 2026-2027 participant

Flash YJ Trivia competition:

Julie Baretz & Debby Gedal Beer/Moderators

Panel: Judaeans Discuss Challenges Facing Israel Today

Moderator:Miriam Herschlag/ Opinion and Blogs Editor, Times of Israel

Panelists:

Alon Tal/ Professor at Tel Aviv University, former Knesset member

Danny Chamowitz/ President of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Rabbi Sara Cohen/ Eilot Regional Rabbi & member of Kibbutz K’tura

Steve Klein/ Editor at Ha’Aretz

Miriam Schler/ Founder and CEO of Kehilanu

Sing along with the “The Old Judaeans Band”

Aaron Leitner, Alon Tal, Bill Slot, Danny Chamowitz

Closing Remarks/Aaron Leitner

Shana Tova from the YJ Alumni Israel Network Steering Committee!

Aaron Leitner, Adam Jenshil, Alana Yoffe, Abbe Kellner-Kutno, David Lehrer, David Schwartz, Debby Gedal Beer, Jared White, Julie Baretz, Mike Berman, Rafi Weisz, Shoshana Aharon, Sivan Ornstein-Luks, Taylor Wishnov