Israeli-American Council increasingly home to Diaspora Jews, says CEO at annual summit

IAC summit caps off banner year for American Israelis

The Israeli-American Council’s National Summit, held this past weekend in Hollywood, Fla., capped off a consequential year for the American Israeli community, which has become increasingly involved in American Jewish life, particularly in the wake of the Oct. 7 terror attacks. Since Oct. 7, 2023, Israeli expats played a pivotal role in encouraging President Donald Trump to advance a hostage-release deal. This included grassroots efforts, such as…

Israeli-American Council increasingly home to Diaspora Jews, says CEO at annual summit

(JNS) The back and forth of Diaspora Jewry works both ways, according to Elan Carr, CEO of the 20-year-old Israeli-American Council. “Just like you have to teach Israeli-Americans how to become Diaspora Jews, by the same token, Diaspora Jews need a dose of Israeliness,” he told JNS. As an estimated 4,000 attendees gathered this past weekend at a hotel in Hollywood, Fla., for the IAC’s 10th annual summit, its leadership says the organization has …