From Darkness to Light
A Story of Resilience
Online registration for this event has closed. For more information or to register for this event, please contact Jason Rose at jrose@jnf.org.
Join us for a night of reflection and hope as we hear stories of Israeli resilience with our Jewish National Fund-USA family. Gather with fellow Zionists, hear about our inspiring work, and learn how we are creating light from the darkness of October 7.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:30 pm • Sponsor & Donor Society Member Reception*
6:30 pm • Registration
7:00 pm • Program
Dessert Reception to Follow
*Sponsors & Donor Society Member Reception is exclusive to partners contributing $1,800 or more to the current campaign.
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Featuring
Omer Wenkert
Former Hostage in Gaza
Hear the powerful story of Omer Wenkert, who spent 505 days in captivity after being abducted from the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. Since his release in February 2025, he has used his story to inspire hope and raise awareness.
Ticket Pricing
No Couvert
A gift of $360 or more to the current campaign is required to attend this event. For JNFuture (partners ages 22-40) a gift of $180 or more to the current campaign is required to attend this event
Event Chairs
Amy & Mark Cantor • Jenny & Rich Wolkowitz
RSVP Required
No Couvert
Dietary Laws Observed
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.
Host Committee
Lauren & Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham • Fran & Harvey Cantor • Gloria Feldman
Todd & Stephanie Greenberg • Stephanie & Geoffrey Gross
Annette & Jack Heller • Adela Etcharren & Mark Hyman
More Information
Jason Rose, Director, Midwest
jrose@jnf.org • 612.315.9900 x763
Thank you to our Sponsor
