The Connect Community
Finding Hope & Strength After October 7th
In the wake of October 7th, Connect Israel deepened its commitment to unity and resilience by adopting three kibbutzim directly impacted by the attacks—Nir Am, Nahal Oz, and Holit.
American and Israeli members of our community came together to listen to the stories of survival, strength, and bravery from those directly impacted. In partnership with these communities, Connect Israel is helping support their early childhood development programs—an area of urgent need that aligns deeply with our mission and values.
Now more than ever, Connect Israel stands for connection, compassion, and a shared commitment to rebuilding and healing together.
Connect Israel Fellow plays with Kibbutz children.
Workshops & Events
Our Professional Practice Workshops equip fellows with practical tools, industry insights, and career development skills to excel in their professional worlds.
Communication with Dr. Frank Luntz
Leading Organizations in an Era of Change
Philanthropy and Democracy in the 21st Century
Mentoring and Motivating the Next Generation of Leaders
Envisioning the Future of Media and Entertainemnt
Words that Work
Global Population Trends That Will Impact Your Business and Life
Navigating Partnerships
The Role of Finance and Investing
Communication Workshop with Dr. Frank Luntz.
Event Spotlight: Abraham Accords Virtual Panel
Achieving Peace Through Business and Relationships
Connect Israel hosted a powerful virtual panel, Achieving Peace Through Business & Relationships, bringing together influential leaders in business, government, and faith to explore the lasting impact of the Abraham Accords; the conversation was thoughtfully moderated by Connect Israel Fellows Eyal Biram and Danielle Yadegar.
Dr. Sabah al-Binali
Senior Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of OurCrowd Arabia
MK Ruth Wasserman Lande
Member of Knesset and Co-Chair of the Lobby for Advancement of the Abraham Accords
Dr. Majid Al Sarrah
Co-Founder of Sharaka
Rabbi Abraham Cooper
Associate Dean & Director of Global Social Action for the Simon Wiesenthal Center
Connect Israel’s Past Speakers
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President Reuven Rivlin
10th President of the State of Israel
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Danny Gold
Creator of the Iron Dome Missile Defense System
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Eli Groner
Managing Director,
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Michael Oren
Former Ambassador of Israel to the U.S. and Member of Knesset
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Michael Milken
Chairman, Milken Institute
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Mitch Julis
Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and Co-CEO, Canyon Partners, LLC
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Brooke Goldstein
Founder and Executive Director, The Lawfare Project
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Dov Moran
Managing Partner, Grove Ventures and Inventor of the USB Memory Stick
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Alon Ben David
Israeli television and
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Frank Luntz
Political and communications consultant
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Haim Pinto
Former Chief Technology Officer, Bank Hapoalim
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David Feldman
Former Fintech Domain Manager, Deloitte Israel
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Ashraf Jabari
Co-Founder, JS Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Avi Zimmerman
Founder and CEO of Sector4 Strategy LTD
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Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger
Co-Founder, Roots Shorashim-Judur and coexistence activist
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Gary Wexler
Advertising and communications professional
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Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin
Commander of the Israeli Air Force
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Douglas Murray
British political commentator, cultural critic, and journalist.
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Dr. Duygu Atlas
Historian and advocate for women's narratives
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Mitchell Barak
Political Analyst
Connect Israel in The News
Metuka Benjamin: Connecting Young Leaders with Israel
In a recent Jewish Journal article written by Ryan Torook, Metuka Benjamin, founder of Connect Israel, emphasized the importance of fostering enduring relationships between young Jewish professionals in the U.S. and Israel.
As Benjamin aptly stated, “My goal is that the American-Jewish visionaries of tomorrow have a lifelong relationship with the State of Israel... We’re investing in a Jewish future.”
