From Darkness to Light
A Story of Resilience
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 • Registration
7:00 pm • Program
Dessert Reception to Follow
Creve Coeur
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Featuring
Omer Wenkert
Former Hostage
Former hostage Omer Wenkert, who was abducted from Kibbutz Re’im on October 7 and held in Gaza for 505 days, will share the story of his captivity and how it has led to recovery, resilience, and a journey of advocating and raising awareness for the remaining hostages.
Ticket Pricing
No Couvert
A gift of $360 or more is required to attend
Event Chairs
Jenny & Rich Wolkowitz • Amy & Mark Cantor
RSVP Required
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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.
More Information
Jason Rose, Director, Midwest
jrose@jnf.org • 312.315.9900 x763