Hoops, Heart & Israel
An Evening with Bruce Pearl
Join fellow Jewish National Fund-USA supporters for an evening with legendary basketball coach Bruce Pearl, whose passion for Israel has inspired him to bring his teams to the Jewish homeland year after year to experience the country beyond the headlines. Through stories of leadership, teamwork, and firsthand encounters, Coach Pearl will explore how sports have the power to bridge divides and build lasting communities. Discover how Jewish National Fund-USA is creating those same connections across Israel's North and South by investing in sports and recreation that bring people together.
Monday, October 26, 2026
6:00 pm • Exclusive Meet & Greet*
6:30 pm • Strolling Dinner
7:30 pm • Program
Dessert Reception to Follow
Boston, MA
Address Provided Two Days Prior to Event
Address Provided Two Days Prior to Event
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Featuring
Bruce Pearl
Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Auburn University
Chairman, Board of Directors, U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA)
Ticket Pricing
General Admission • $180
JNFuture (ages 22-40) • $72
Donor Society Member** • Complimentary
*Exclusive Meet & Greet is exclusive for partners giving $5,000 or more to the current campaign and Root Society Members (partners ages 22-40 giving $1,800 or more to the current campaign).
**Partners giving $25,000 or more to the current campaign and World Chairman’s Council Members (partners giving $1 Million or more lifetime giving)
Event Chairs
Aaron Albert • Kathy & Gary Cohen • Suzanne & Lawrence Cohen
Sandra & Gary Kramer
Local Leadership
Jay Shuman
President, Boston Board of Directors
Table Captains
Risa & Steve Aronson • Ellen & Richard Calmas • David Eisenberg
Jaclyn & Evan Firestone • Rhonda & Eric Forman • Aaron Ganz
Roberta & Bill Greenberg • Emily & Alex Iselin • Jeffrey Kraines
Paula & Steve London • Ellen & Adam Rizika • Kim Rubin • Lynda & Jay Shuman
Kiera & Jeffrey Woolf • Julianne Zeff
RSVP Required
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
Jake Levine, Executive Director, Greater New England
Jacob.Levine@jnf.org • 617.423.0999 x813