Thousands Unite at Global Conference for Israel

Approximately 2,500 proud Zionists, including nearly 70 from Atlanta, attended Jewish National Fund-USA’s Global Conference for Israel in Dallas from Nov. 14-17, 2024, fueling torches of light that continue to shine brightly even in these darkest of times.

The delegation included philanthropists, pro-Israel community members of all faiths and from 10 different countries, long-time Jewish National Fund-USA partners (donors), rabbis, clergy, and cantors who attended the conference’s Rabbinical Summit, and teenagers and young adults who participated in the conference’s High School and College Summits.

“How incredible to see so many committed Zionists, people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, coming together for a common goal — to ensure a strong Israel for all,” said Jewish National Fund-USA Chairman, Dr. Sol Lizerbram.

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The spirit of “Am Israel Chai,” or “the people of Israel live,” resounded throughout the Hilton Anatole as attendees bonded over a commitment to uphold and honor the shared values that supporters of America and Israel so dearly value, sharing sentiments of solidarity, a celebration of Israeli resilience, and a desire to reimagine a bright future for residents living in and currently evacuated from, Israel’s north and south. They were also united by their collective determination to bring the remaining hostages back home and to rebuild the communities that experienced widespread devastation on Oct. 7, 2023.

“As survivors of what has become the largest attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust — and as witnesses to the most devastating tragedy since Israel’s founding — we carry an immense weight,” said Michal Uziyahu, mayor of the Eshkol region on the border with Gaza. “When confronted with such darkness, we face a crucial choice: we can passively watch as history unfolds around us, or we can actively choose to shape it.”