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SUMMARY:Bridge The Ocean: A Live Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Bridge the Ocean: A Live Digital Symposium\n\n  Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026\n  Live Virtual Symposium\n  4:00–6:00 PM EST | 3:00–5:00 PM CST | 1:00–3:00 PM PST\n \n\n  Join Israel Friends for a special virtual symposium connecting\n  friends and supporters of Israel from around the world for meaningful\n  conversations about mental health\, resilience\, defense\, security\,\n  and the innovative solutions shaping Israel’s future.\n \n\n  Hosted by Matt Levin\, National Director of Israel Friends\,\n  with panel discussions moderated by\n  Kyle Blank\, CEO of Israel Friends\, this live event will\n  bring together security experts\, technology innovators\, mental health\n  professionals\, journalists\, and community leaders to share firsthand\n  insights into the challenges facing Israel and the initiatives making\n  a tangible difference on the ground.\n \n\n  Through two engaging panel discussions and a special featured interview\,\n  attendees will explore how Israel is expanding access to mental health care\,\n  strengthening civilian preparedness\, advancing defense innovation\,\n  and building a more resilient future.\n \nMental Health & Resilience: Healing\, Recovery & Hope\n\n  Discover how innovative mental health programs\, trauma-informed care\,\n  and collaborative initiatives are helping Israelis navigate the psychological\n  impact of war\, build resilience\, and create pathways toward lasting recovery.\n \nFeatured Panelists: \n\nAdiel Levin — General Manager\, Healthy Mind\n\n    Lisa Silverman — Founder & Executive\,\n    ICAR Collective (Israel’s Collective Action for Resilience)\n  \n\n    Kyle Blank — CEO\, Israel Friends |\n    Moderator & Panelist\n  \n\nFeatured Interview: Lazar Berman\, The Times of Israel\n\n  Join Lazar Berman\, Diplomatic Correspondent for\n  The Times of Israel\, for a special live\n  conversation with Kyle Blank exploring Israel’s\n  evolving diplomatic landscape\, the challenges shaping its future\,\n  and the developments influencing international perspectives on Israel.\n \n\n  Hear insights from a journalist covering Israel’s relationships\,\n  security challenges\, and place on the global stage.\n \nDefense & Security: Innovation\, Protection & Preparedness\n\n  Explore the evolving security challenges facing Israel and the\n  technologies\, strategic partnerships\, and community defense\n  initiatives helping protect its people.\n \n\n  From advanced defense innovation to equipping and training civilian\n  responders\, hear how leaders on the front lines are developing\n  practical solutions to strengthen security and preparedness\n  across Israeli communities.\n \nFeatured Panelists: \n\n\n    Doron Kadoch — Leader\, Emergency Civilian Guard Team\,\n    Kibbutz Nir Am\n  \n\n    Tomer Malchi — CEO\, ASIO Technologies |\n    Defense Technology Expert\n  \n\n    Yonatan Zagdanski — Director\,\n    Citizen Defenders Initiative\n  \n\n    Kyle Blank — CEO\, Israel Friends |\n    Moderator & Panelist\n  \n\nTurning Connection Into Impact\n\n  At Israel Friends\, our mission is to identify critical\n  gaps and deliver innovative solutions across three core areas:\n  Defense\, Community Safety & Domestic Security\,\n  and Mental Health.\n \n\n  Through strategic partnerships\, advanced technologies\, civilian\n  preparedness initiatives\, and trauma recovery programs\, we’re\n  helping build a safer\, stronger\, and more resilient Israel.\n \n\n  \n    Together\, we can bridge the distance\, strengthen our connections\,\n    and turn solidarity into meaningful action.\n  \n \n\n  Learn more at\n  \n    www.israelfriends.us\n  .\n \n \n\n  \n    REGISTER NOW →
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