Breakfast for Israel in Los Angeles
Standing with Israel Through Music
Join Jewish National Fund-USA for a powerful morning at our annual Breakfast for Israel. Together, we'll strike the right chord as we celebrate our extraordinary work rebuilding and reimagining a stronger Israel. Hear how lives are being transformed and how you are helping turn vision into reality. When we come together, we don't just make noise... we make impactful music.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:30 am • Registration
7:30 - 9:00 am • Program & Breakfast
Brentwood, Los Angeles
Address Provided One Week Prior to Event
Address Provided One Week Prior to Event
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Featured Speaker & Performance By
John Ondrasik (also known as Five for Fighting)
American Singer-Songwriter & Pianist
John Ondrasik is a platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist, ally, and advocate for Israel. His hits include “Superman (It's Not Easy)” and six albums including America Town and The Battle for Everything. Ondrasik has been an outspoken supporter of the Israeli hostages post-October 7. He made headlines in June 2025, when he revamped his “Superman” lyrics in honor of Alon Ohel and the other hostages.
Ticket Pricing
No Couvert
Gift of $360 or more to the current campaign required to attend
Event Chair
Sepi Makabi, Co-President, Greater Los Angeles Board of Directors
Event Co-Chair
Eric Adler, Managing Partner, The Brae
Table Captains
Alyse Golden Berkley • Frances Bilak • Steve Bram • Sara Cannon
Debra & Abe Carnow • Civia Caroline • Scott Chaplan • Lauren Cohen • Steve Epstein
Gary Fayman • Matt Fragner • Scott Gelb • Jana Gersten • Heath Goldman
Roslyn Grinberg • Kelly Halligan • Marc Hankin • Rachel Herman
Cynthia Hizami • Shlomit Jackson • Shahla Javdan • Sharon Joy • Cheryl J. Kagan
Francine Kahan Weiss • Karen Kennedy • Sharon Lieblein • Janice Levy
Sepi Makabi & Robin Nourmand • Deborah Medway • Dee Meles • Tom Morgan
Sindy & David Paikal • Barry Pinsky & Linda Scharlin • Robert Ring • Allen Rishe
Yael Rosen • Lou Rosenberg • Betsy & David Rosenthal • Larry Russ
David Senft • Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel • Sam Shakerchi • Neuriel Shore
Sinai Temple • Alex Sleisenger • Laura Stein • Temple Beth Am
Susie & Fred Toczek • Valley Beth Shalom • Joey Wagman
Doug Williams • Alicia Yaffe
In Formation
Beginning November 17, Every gift made in honor of Giving Tuesday will be matched, up to $1.25 million, through 12.02.2025, thanks to a group of generous donors.
RSVP Required
Dietary Laws Observed
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Minimum Gift Required
For security purposes pre-registration is required for all guests. Attendees are required to show photo ID, and may be subject to a security check, including bag search. We reserve the right to refuse entry at our discretion.
More Information
Yael Rosen, Director, Greater Los Angeles
yrosen@jnf.org • 323.964.1400 x966
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Sindy & David Paikal
Thank You To Our Community Partners
