Name: The Sweet Taste of Resilience
Start: 2026-05-07T19:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-07T21:00:00.000Z

Join us for an evening of connection and inspiration. Gather with fellow Zionists and celebrate the extraordinary impact Jewish National Fund-USA has on the land and people of Israel. Hear how you are helping us transform lives and turn vision into reality. Together, we are reimagining a stronger Israel.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:00 pm • Donor Society Member Appreciation Dinner*

7:30 pm • Program

Followed by Dessert Reception

Pikesville, MD
Address Provided One Week Prior to Event

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Featuring

Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff

Israeli Diplomat, Writer, Lecturer & Consultant

As Israel’s longest-serving Consul-General in New York and founder of the Brand Israel Program, Ido Aharoni brings unmatched insight into how nations shape their global narratives. Discover how his efforts are supporting Jewish National Fund-USA’s commitment to the land and people of Israel and the vital role we each play in strengthening Israel’s story.

Ticket Pricing

General Admission • Complimentary

*Donor Society Member Appreciation Dinner 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)

Event Chairs

Lisa Robin Lederman & Howard Lederman • Melissa Hollander & Roger Schneider

Baltimore Board of Directors

Bob Chertkof, President

Nanci Seff, Chair of the Board

Naomi Amsterdam • Larry Amsterdam • Lennie Attman • Andy Brash • Phyllis Brown Lou Cohen • Steve Cohen • Zack Garber • Marcia Greenfield • Steve Greenfield

Melissa Hollander • Brenda Jaffe • David Jaffe • Lynn Kapiloff • Bruce Kauffman

Jayne Klein • Marshall Klein • Ellen Koch • Lisa Lederman • Joe Marzouk

Dick Matz • Wendy Miller • Lou Narrow • Erika Pardes Schon • Jack Rose

Mark Wolkow

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.

More Information

Alisa Murstein, Director, Maryland and Delaware

amurstein@jnf.org • 410.486.3317 x844