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.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:30 pm • Exclusive Pre-Program Reception*
6:00 pm • Registration
7:00 pm • Program
Naples, FL
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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.
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No Cost to Attend
*Exclusive for partners giving $1,800 or more per household to the current campaign
Event Chairs
David Braverman • Michael Segal
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No Cost To Attend
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
Josh Mellits, Director, Western Florida and Orlando
jmellits@jnf.org • 941.462.1330 x865