First Lady of Israel Visits Atlanta
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First Lady of Israel Visits Atlanta

Michal Herzog was honored at the Lions of Judah International Conference and engaged with students from the local Jewish community.

(From left) Weber School student Daryn Mand leads a Q&A session with First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog on Jan. 13. Herzog was honored at the Lions of Judah International Conference and engaged with students from the local Jewish community during her visit to Atlanta.
(From left) Weber School student Daryn Mand leads a Q&A session with First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog on Jan. 13. Herzog was honored at the Lions of Judah International Conference and engaged with students from the local Jewish community during her visit to Atlanta.

On Jan. 12-13, the First Lady of Israel, Michal Herzog, made a significant visit to Atlanta, where she was honored at the Lions of Judah International Conference and engaged with students from the local Jewish community. Her visit highlighted the strength of Jewish identity and the importance of resilience in the face of global challenges.

On Jan. 12, Herzog was a distinguished guest at the Lions of Judah International Conference, held in downtown Atlanta. Herzog was honored with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Award for her unwavering advocacy in addressing and condemning sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to the resilient women of Israel, acknowledging their courage and strength since the tragic events of Oct. 7, 2023.

On Jan. 13, Herzog continued her impactful visit by participating in a special program coordinated by the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern United States and hosted at The Davis Academy. This gathering brought together students and faculty from five prominent Atlanta Jewish day schools: The Davis Academy, Atlanta Jewish Academy, The Weber School, Torah Day School of Atlanta, and The Epstein School. The program began with a meeting between Herzog and the heads of the five schools, followed by opening remarks from Amy Shafron, Head of School at The Davis Academy, and Israel’s Consul General to the Southeastern United States, Anat Sultan-Dadon.

A video presentation showcased the schools’ ongoing activities and collective efforts to support Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks. Herzog addressed the students, highlighting the importance of embracing and celebrating their Jewish identity, especially during times of heightened antisemitism. She spoke passionately about the strength and unity of the Jewish people and encouraged the students to remain resilient and proud of their support for the State of Israel.

Following her address, Herzog participated in a Q&A session moderated by Daryn Mand, a student from The Weber School. This interactive session allowed students to engage directly with the First Lady, asking insightful questions about Israel post-Oct. 7, leadership, identity, and global Jewish solidarity.

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