Jerusalem Post Annual Conference 2025

Yael Yativ honors wounded soldier in emotional tribute at Jerusalem Post panel

“He was connected to every machine… and then he opened his eyes”, Yativ recalls a battlefield miracle

 Yael Yativ (left) with Yoav Zivoni (center) and attorney Nitzana Darshan-Leitner: "We are resilient.”
Governor Amir Yaron at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, May 2025.

Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform

Senior Magen David Adom (MDA) EMT Adham Safadi was presented with the conference’s Award for Courage and Service: "MDA is in the blood."

MDA EMT honored for heroism after losing daughter in rocket attack

 Head of the Resilience Department at ZAKA Vered Atzmon Meshulam: "We built a cutting-edge national system combining trauma-informed therapy, Jewish spiritual tools, and community-based healing."

Head of the Resilience Department at ZAKA announces launch of a national resilience center


Prominent Jewish influencers confront antisemitism, identity at 'Post' conference 

The evening ended with expressions of solidarity among the panelists and the audience, many of whom had direct ties to hostage families and frontline activism.

 (L-R) Rudy Rochman, Zach Sage Fox and Lizzy Savetsky seen at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, May 19, 2025

Assuta Ashdod Hospital receives award at 'Post' conference in New York

Hospital CEO: Excellence in medical care is not just treating a disease. It’s about healing people”

Dr. Erez Barenboim, CEO, Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital and Ran Sa’ar, Chairman, Samson Assuta Hospital & Chairman, Maccabi Healthcare Services

Tzafon Medical Center director at 'Post' conference: 'Invest in Northern Israel's healthcare'

“Rebuilding the North begins with healthcare,” says Dr. Yehudai, urging action amid wartime strain and future rehabilitation needs.

 Dr. Noam Yehudai, Director, Tzafon Medical Center (Poriya)

Support Israel’s tomorrow: Israel Bonds President & CEO Dani Naveh on investment post-October 7

So many people around the world ask, "How can we help Israel?" And by investing in Israel bonds, they found a great way to make this impact.

Israel Bonds President and CEO Dani Naveh speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025

Haim Taib at 'Post' conference: 'Our mission must now reach further - toward Africa'

The founder and President of the Mitrelli Group and the Menomadin Foundation, said Israel’s mission of delivering agriculture, clean energy, medicine, digital health, & water must extend to Africa

Haim Taib, Founder and President, Menomadin and Mitrelli Groups

Hamilton Lane co-CEO Juan Delgado speaks at 'Post' Conference in New York

“We believe Israel is the most attractive high-tech investment market in the world.”

 Juan Delgado, Co-CEO, Hamilton Lane and Limor Beker, Head of Israel, Hamilton Lane

Freed hostage Keith Siegel: Hard to describe horrors, abuse, violence of Hamas captivity

"We want this war to end, and we want President [Donald] Trump to bring them all back - all the 58," freed hostage Aviva Siegel said.

 Keith and Aviva Siegel  speak at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025

Meuhedet Chairman: ‘We must bring healthcare to the people wherever they are’

“We must make sure the trauma we endured won’t become post-trauma,” says Meuhedet chair Eyal Gabbai.

 Eyal Gabbai, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Meuhedet

Mekorot CEO: Israel won't face water scarcity again thanks to desalination & innovation

“Our water system is the best in the world,” says Amit Lang, citing 4% water loss, desalination, and tech-driven resilience.

 Amit Lang, CEO, Mekorot.

Ex-Israel envoy calls to dismantle UN, honors EMT whose daughter died in Hezbollah attack

“They just want to play,” said Adham Safadi, whose daughter was killed by a rocket, before receiving a hero’s award.

 Gilad Erdan, Magen David Adom Global President