JNF-USA to bring 3,000 to San Diego for Global Conference for Israel

Jewish National Fund-USA will host its Global Conference for Israel in San Diego Nov. 12-15 as the organization marks 125 years. The event is expected to draw nearly 3,000 attendees and spotlight Israel’s border communities, next-generation leadership and the group’s long-term plans.

Why it matters: - Jewish National Fund-USA is using its largest annual gathering to showcase how donor support translates into on-the-ground impact in Israel’s North and South. - The conference arrives as the organization marks 125 years, framing the event as both a milestone and a call to shape Israel’s next century. - The event is designed to connect attendees with Israelis, leaders and experts who can show where the group says future investment is needed most.

What happened: - The Global Conference for Israel will take place Nov. 12-15, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in San Diego. - The conference has grown from several hundred attendees into the largest annual gathering of Zionists in the United States. - Jewish National Fund-USA expects nearly 3,000 participants from around the world. - The four-day gathering will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, networking, live entertainment and the World's Largest Zionist EXPO.

The details: - Confirmed speakers include Lior Raz, Ronen Bergman, Dara Horn, John Podhoretz, Swell Ariel Or, Noa Cochva, Ruth Wasserman Lande and Yechiel Jacobs. - The speaker lineup spans entertainment, journalism, literature, military experience, politics and comedy. - Jewish National Fund-USA said the conference will include stories from Israelis whose lives have been positively affected by its work. - The organization is offering discounted registration, dedicated programming for young professionals and reduced rates for Jewish communal professionals. - More information, including added speakers and programming, is available at conference details.

Between the lines: - The conference is part fundraising event, part movement-building effort, aimed at deepening emotional and practical ties to Israel. - By mixing well-known public figures with local voices from Israel, Jewish National Fund-USA is trying to turn a conference into a broader argument for sustained support. - The emphasis on young professionals suggests the organization is also trying to build its next generation of supporters and leaders.

What's next: - Jewish National Fund-USA will continue announcing additional speakers and programming ahead of the November event. - Sponsorships and registration remain open through the conference website. - The organization is likely to use the San Diego gathering to spotlight future projects tied to Israel’s border communities and leadership pipeline.

The bottom line: - Jewish National Fund-USA is turning its annual conference into a high-profile showcase for its 125-year legacy and its pitch for the future of Israel.