GW Hillel

The Student Alliance for Israel and GW Hillel are proud to present a series of exciting events and guest speakers as part of its annual Israel Month celebration.  Everyone is encouraged to participate in the events listed below.

Contact SAFI at for more information.

Monday, April 16 * U.S. and Israel Business Relations
6 PM * Jack Morton Auditorium: Three senior Israel and U.S. government officials will discuss business relations between Israel and the U.S.  Israel Hernandez is the
US Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Ron Dermer is the Israeli Minister for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Israel and co-author with Natan Sharansky of “Case for Democracy” and Ambassador Shaun Donnelly is the Assistant US Trade Representative.  This event is co-sponsored by the GW School of Business.

Tuesday, April 17 * Christian Support for Israel
7:30 PM * Marvin Center Room 302: David Brog is the Executive Director of Christians United For Israel, an incredible public speaker, and author of “Standing With Israel: Why Christians Support the Jewish State.”

Friday, April 20 * His Excellency Sallai Meridor, Ambassador of Israel
2:00 PM * Elliott School,  Room 213: The Ambassador to the United States from Israel will address the George Washington University community as part of the Middle East
Policy Forum of the Elliott School of International Affairs. You are required to RSVP to . Be sure to RSVP as soon as possible!

Monday, April 23 * Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) Commemoration
7 PM * GW Hillel: Everyone is invited to stop by GW Hillel for a short commemoration ceremony which will honor the memories of Israel’s fallen soldiers.

Tuesday, April 24 * Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) Celebration
5:00 - 8:00 PM * University Yard: SAFI will celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with FREE FOOD, music, give-aways and MORE! Come show your support for Israel!

Wednesday, April 25 * Off the Record: A Conversation w/David Baker
7:30 PM * Elliott School, Room B17: Professor Frank Sesno of the SMPA will moderate an off the record conversation with David Baker, Senior Foreign Press Coordinator and
Spokesperson in the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel. Mr. Baker has worked for PMs Ariel Sharon, Ehud Barak, and now Ehud Olmert. This should be a most interesting conversation. Co-sponsored by the School of Media and Public Affairs