Wake Up for Israel
Caffeination, Inspiration, Celebration
Wake up with Jewish National Fund-USA and join us for a powerful morning of ruach and community. Together, we’ll celebrate our extraordinary work rebuilding and reimagining a stronger Israel. Hear how lives are being transformed, and how you are helping turn vision into reality. Now more than ever, your support makes all the difference.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
8:00 am • Registration & Coffee Reception
8:30 am • Main Plenary
9:45 am • Exclusive Post-Reception with Gil Hoffman*
Potomac, MD
Address Provided One Week Prior to Event
Address Provided One Week Prior to Event
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Featuring
Gil Hoffman
Executive Director, HonestReporting
With decades of experience in political journalism, Gil Hoffman leads the charge against media bias as the head of HonestReporting. He’ll explore how news outlets twist Israel’s narrative, fostering antisemitism and misinformation. Hoffman’s mission is clear: to defend Israel’s story on the world stage and ensure the truth shines through.
Special Guest
Sawsan Hasson, Head of Public Diplomacy, Embassy of Israel
Ticket Pricing
General Admission • $0
*Post-Reception with Gil Hoffman is exclusive for partners giving $500 or more to the current campaign (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026)
Event Chairs
Ellen Werner Shaller & Elliot Shaller • Jennifer & Jonathan Weinberg
Local Leadership
Dr. Chet Stein, President, Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors
Josh Schonefield, President, Greater Washington Board of Directors
RSVP Required
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
Adam Tennen, Executive Director, Mid Atlantic
atennen@jnf.org • 301.589.8565 x842