Posted on 11/02/21
Israeli-American Council national summit to be first major Jewish in-person event since pandemic
With special precautions, thousands expected to gather in South Florida Dec. 9-11 to focus on rising antisemitism, Israel, and the global Jewish unity
LOS ANGELES, November 1st, 2021 – The Israeli-American Council (IAC) National Summit 2021 will take place in person this December in South Florida, becoming the first and only major nationwide Jewish community in-person experience since the start of the pandemic.
The IAC National Summit 2021 will be held at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The summit is projected to bring together more than 3,000 global activists, entrepreneurs, influencers, and thought leaders for inspiring dialogue, thought-provoking panels, fostering the vibrant spirit and atmosphere of Israel. Leaders from business, education, philanthropy, technology, innovation, and politics will be among those attending.
With the US Jewish community facing growing antisemitism and Israel confronting unprecedented challenges, the summit will promote global Jewish unity around the theme “Israel. Together.” That focus means gathering “together as a connected community, together as the Jewish people, and together in a shared unconditional love for Israel,” said IAC Co-Founder and CEO Shoham Nicolet.
“We are here to support and strengthen our two homes – here and in Israel,” said Nicolet. “Coming together as a united community to support Israel and the Jewish people in these challenging times is essential.”
This year’s dynamic event will also create innovative experiences and institute special precautions to reduce the risks the pandemic poses. The plan calls for all registrants to undergo rapid Covid-19 testing on-site and masks will be provided. Beyond that, all main sessions will also be broadcast on large outdoor LED screens to allow for an outdoor experience. Weather permitting, a Shishi Israeli Shabbat dinner under the stars will bring American Jews and Israeli-Americans together in a shared, timeless tradition.
Since launching seven years ago, the IAC National Summit has emerged as one of the largest, highest-profile, and most impactful conferences in the Jewish world. After pausing in 2020 due to the pandemic, this year’s summit will return to a dynamic in-person event joining multiple generations of Israeli-Americans, American Jews, and Israelis in an exceptional setting.