Seventy prominent American Jewish leaders will gather in Jerusalem on Feb. 15–19 for the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations’ 51st Annual National Leadership Mission.
The conference comes amid ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East and a sharp rise in antisemitism in the United States and worldwide.
Led by Chair Betsy Berns Korn and CEO William C. Daroff, the delegation represents the Conference’s 50 member organizations. Participants will meet with senior Israeli political, military and civic leaders to discuss Israel’s current challenges and priorities.
Scheduled speakers include Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The group will also receive briefings from top Israel Defense Forces officials and engage with leading academics and policy experts, including specialists on Iran and regional security.
Sessions will address issues such as Iran’s strategic posture, resilience in northern Israel, and the social and economic concerns affecting diverse communities, including Arab and Druze citizens. Delegates will also meet Israeli business and cybersecurity leaders.
For nearly seven decades, the Conference of Presidents has served as a central voice of organized American Jewry, strengthening U.S.-Israel relations, combating antisemitism, opposing efforts to isolate Israel, and advocating for Israel’s security and regional peace.
