Miami Summit 2026

From the front lines to the future: Israeli society and the Jewish people in 2036

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, IDF veterans and civil-society leaders highlighted service, dignity, and Diaspora responsibility as pillars of Israel’s next chapter.

Panel - Israeli Society and the Jewish People – 2036
Ya'ara Bank-Plotkin , Philanthropist

Yaara Bank-Plotkin highlights diaspora support for IDF at Jerusalem Post Miami Summit

Abraham Accords advocate Loay Alshareef, influencer Sigi Flicker, US Justice Department Task Force to Combat Antisemitism head Leo Terrell, and community leader Natalie Hister Ostad in a discussion moderated by Jerusalem Post content strategist Inbal Ann Bouskila.

'We must unite with our Christian brothers and sisters': Flicker on the next front

Ido Mahatzri ,CEO TALMA

How TALMA turns English education into social mobility and a Zionist mission


ZAKA commander Simcha Greiniman on dignity, service, and the human cost of October 7

After commanding 18 weeks of field operations, Greiniman reflects on ZAKA’s mission in Israel and worldwide

Simcha Greiniman ,ZAKA Commander Modiin and International Representative

From hand-built computers to AI polling: Mark Penn on the future of public opinion

During the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit, the Stagwell CEO explores how technology has reshaped polling, why surveys often miss the mark, and how Americans, especially young voters, view Israel.

Mark J. Penn ,Co-Chair of The Jerusalem Post Conference Miami Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Stagwell Group

Amir Avivi: Israel faces more war before a golden age for the Jewish people 

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi laid out dire warnings and bold optimism for Israel’s future. 

Brigadier General (res) Amir Avivi ,Chairman and Founder  IDSF-Habithonistim (Israel's Defense and Security Forum)

Haim Bibas to Miami Summit: Local leaders led Israel through war and will lead its renewal

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, FLAI chair Haim Bibas hailed diaspora partnership, local leadership, and unity after war.

Haim Bibas ,Mayor of Modiin Maccabim Reut Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel.

JPost Conference Co-Chair Nancy Jacobson at Miami Summit

“Israel needs American bipartisanship.”

Nancy Jacobson ,Founder and CEO, No Labels.

'Corporations must take responsibility for the communities they serve'

Israel Discount Bank President and CEO Avi Levi spoke at Jpost Miami Summit 2026.

vi Levi, President and CEO of Israel Discount Bank,

President & CEO of Israel Discount Bank New York at JPost Miami Conference

“Knowing our clients and understanding their businesses is the DNA of the organization”.

Avner Mendelson ,President & CEO, IDBNY.

JPost Summit to coincide with Alter Rebbe’s Yahrzeit, marking his bond with Israel

“In every generation, the question is not whether the challenges are new, but whether we are prepared to respond with the same sense of obligation that the Alter Rebbe demanded of his followers.”

Rabbi Zalman Duchman speaking at Colel Chabad Gala

Discount Bank officials to spotlight Israel’s economic future at JPost Miami Summit

“Israel’s economy has shown remarkable resilience amid a global economic slowdown and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Forged through a horrific war and at immense cost, Israel was not weakened."

Avi Levi, President & CEO IDB

Watch: The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit

Amid changing geopolitics and evolving Diaspora-Israel relations, the conference served as a platform for powerful ideas, bold discussions, and building bridges across continents.

Jerusalem Post Miami Conference 2025