On Monday, April 7, at 8 a.m., Jewish National Fund-USA is hosting its annual Breakfast for Israel in Newton, where community members will unite in resounding solidarity with the people of Israel and its still-missing hostages while learning how the organization is supporting Israel’s rebuilding and recovery efforts.
Co-chaired by Roberta & Bill Greenberg, Danielle & Steven Senzer, and Julianne Zeff, the event’s keynote speaker is Gadi Ezra. A commentator, author, and Israel’s former national public diplomacy unit director, Ezra will use his expertise in security, law, and diplomacy to explore how Israel navigates complex issues on the global stage, addressing threats and crafting solutions that balance national security, legal considerations, and the critical need to shape public perception against its opponents’ delegitimization campaigns.
“The remaining hostages represent a national trauma in Israel,” said Ezra in Time Magazine. “Their release isn’t vital just for their own sake but for the continuation of the Israeli ethos, according to which no one is left behind.”
Local lay leaders will also discuss how Jewish National Fund-USA is supporting Israel’s rebuilding efforts post-October 7. Through the organization’s bold and visionary Build Together plan for Israel’s south and Reimagine plan for the north, the organization is partnering with Israelis in the region to repair, rehabilitate, and renovate damaged communities while ensuring critical services are established. From bomb shelters and resilience centers to quality-of-life projects and crucial infrastructure development, Jewish National Fund-USA is addressing the physical and psychological needs of Israelis living on Israel’s northern and southern frontiers.
“Jewish National Fund-USA has never been about watching history unfold—we shape it,” said event co-chair Danielle Senzer. “The organization has always been a beacon of hope for the land and people of Israel, and together, we are writing the next chapter of resilience and renewal. Community members will walk away with fresh insights, a renewed sense of purpose, and the understanding that even from New England they play an essential part of Israel’s story.”
To learn more or register, visit jnf.org/bfiboston or contact Emily Pfeffer at epfeffer@jnf.org or 617-423-0999 ext. 812.
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