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AboutFeaturing
AboutFeaturing
Join fellow members of our Long Island community to honor the strength of the people of Israel. Together, we will recognize first responders and frontline defenders while highlighting Israeli visionaries and trailblazers. Learn how they shape our circles of impact every day, strengthening families, empowering communities, and uplifting entire regions.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30 pm • Private meet & greet with Itzik Oz*
7:00 pm • Cocktails & Strolling Dinner
8:00 pm • Dessert & Program

*A gift of $5,000 or more to the current campaign is required to attend the exclusive meet and greet. 

Woodbury, NY
Address Provided One Week Prior to Event

Natalie Lazar

Honoring

Natalie Lazar
Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley
Young Leadership Honoree

Rabbi Jason Fruithandler

Rabbi Jason Fruithandler
Rabbi, Woodbury Jewish Center
Rabbi For Israel Honoree

itzik ozView full bio in Featuring tab

Honoring & Featuring

Itzik Oz
South District Fire Chief, Israel Fire & Rescue Authority
As a part of southern Israel's Fire and Rescue team, Itzik Oz understands the importance of protecting his community during difficult times. Hear from our inspiring speaker about his work and how Jewish National Fund-USA's Fire and Rescue initiatives save lives, preserve forests, and give communities hope for the future. 

Ticket Pricing

General Admission • $360

JNFuture (ages 22-40) • $180


Event Chairs

Ilene & Jerry Herz


Dinner Committee
Jason Bartow •  Karen & Andrew Belfer • Holly & Peter Berman • Laurie & Michael Bigman • Rabbi Howard Buechler • Alissa & Paul Chaskes • Roya & David Emrani
Ellen & Andrew Feit • Harvey Finkelstein • Dorette & Peter Forman • Anna & Erik Herz 
Gail & Gerald Jospa • Melody & Daniel Schor • Toba Weinstein & Joel Siev
Beth & Jeff Steinberg • Fariba & David Thomas • Myra & Harry Wagner 

JNFuture Young Leadership Committee
Davina & Matt Ahdoot • Sara & Matt Becker • Jason Eisman • Jesse Fein
Nataly & Josh Goldstein • Jaimee & Sammy Pishanider • Jenny & Adam Smith
Lauren Weinstein
 

Committees in Formation


Long Island Board

Stephanie & Rami* Abada • Pamela & Bruce* Azus • Margo & Peter* Blond

Lynette* & David Buzen • Carrie & Alan* Chalup • Amy* Dorf • JoAnn & Mark* Engel

Donna & Ron* Frank • Suzanne & Scott* Goldberg • Ruth & Jeffrey* Greener

Ariel* Grunberg • Suzanne & Paul* Hanau • Stephen* Hazelkorn • Ilene & Jerry* Herz

Elyse & Larry* Ingber • Ronnit & Michael* Kessler • Rosemarie* & Mitchell Klipper

Johnathan* Lerner • Lisa & Richard* Levine • Lynn* & Jesse Levine • Rita & David* Levy

Terri & David* Nemschoff • Randi* & Bruce Pergament • Arthur* Riegel

Kay & Larry* Smith • Mona & David* Sterling • Sara & Arnold* Waldman


*Board Member

 

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

Ashley Emrani, Director, Long Island
aemrani@jnf.org • 212.879.9305 x501

Howard Ingram, Assoc. Executive Director, Long Island
hingram@jnf.org • 516.678.6805 x110
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