ZOA Sees Record Attendance at Florida Gala Honoring Israeli & U.S. Government & Jewish Communal Leaders

A record crowd gathered at the ZOA Florida Superstar Gala, honoring top Israeli, U.S. government, and Jewish leaders at the Raymond F. Kravis Center in Palm Beach. The event celebrated figures like Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, Rep. Byron Donalds, Prof. Alan Dershowitz, and Rabbi Moshe Scheiner for their unwavering support for Israel and the fight against antisemitism.

Key speakers included Mark Levin, Mike Leven, and Gary Schottenstein, with emcee Siggy Flicker and ZOA Florida Director Allison Zur hosting. ZOA National President Morton Klein highlighted the urgent need for vigilance in defending Israel and combating antisemitism.

Danon, who received the Bernie Marcus / Michael Leven Award, stressed Israel’s strength post-October 7, while Donalds, who received the Robert Kasowitz Award, reaffirmed his commitment to Israel and the fight against hate. Other honorees included Lauren Gross, Rabbi Moshe Scheiner, and Alan Dershowitz, who expressed gratitude for his Louis D. Brandeis Defender of Israel Award.

The event also featured a moving student speech by Mia Blachman, shedding light on campus antisemitism, and Mark Levin praised ZOA’s vital work in this ongoing battle.

Founded in 1897, the Zionist Organization of America is the oldest pro-Israel organization in the United States. The ZOA works towards strengthening US-Israeli relations through educational activities, public affairs programs, advocating on Capitol Hill, and by combating anti-Israel bias in the media, textbooks, and on campuses. The ZOA is dedicated to educating the public, elected officials, media, and college/high school students about the truth of the ongoing and relentless Arab-Islamic war against Israel and the Jewish people.