ZOA Florida is excited to announce its 2022 major fundraising gala “Heroes for Israel,” chaired by Board members Marian and Paul Kruss. ZOA is thrilled to be honoring and recognizing the Honorable David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
ZOA is also privileged to be honoring and recognizing the Honorable Gabriel Groisman, Mayor of Bal Harbour, and Rabbi Ariel Yeshurun on behalf of his congregation at Skylake Synagogue.
The gala will be held on the evening of Thursday, February 24th, 2022, at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.
Special guests include ZOA National President Morton A. Klein, whom the Forward has named as one the five most influential Jewish leaders in America; Consul General of Israel in Miami Maor Elbaz-Starinsky; elected officials, and more.
Ambassador David Friedman will receive the “Zionist Hero Award” for his leadership during his term as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. During his nomination for Ambassador, ZOA was proud to be the leader in support, publishing a press release listing his many qualifications and asking our members to contact their Senators to urge them to approve his nomination. At the time, ZOA National President Morton Klein announced, “David Friedman has the potential to be the greatest U.S. Ambassador to Israel ever." We are proud to look back on that statement, knowing how true it is!