About this Event
Speakeasy Tel Aviv, presents:
Michael Oren, Ambassador, Historian & Author
'Israel: Where We Were, Where We Are & Where We Are Going'
What: Come join us for an engaging evening as we host the former Israeli Ambassador to the United States of America Michael Oren, moderated by Calev Ben Dor. This is an opportunity to connect with thought-provoking ideas, while growing your Tel Aviv community, wine glass in hand.
When: Thursday February 20th 2025, 6pm door & wine, 7pm speaker
Who: Ages 50+ Olim & Sabras from all over Israel & the Globe
Where: Brodt Center for Jewish Culture, 22 Zeitlin Street, Tel Aviv
Although the venue doesn't have dedicated parking, public lots are nearby
How: Please register here on Eventbrite
Cost: 70NIS online in advance (tickets are limited, so register today)
No refunds or cash payments are available for this event that is 100% run by volunteers.
About Our Speaker: Michael Oren
Ambassador Michael Oren has devoted his life to serving Israel and the Jewish People around the world. During his nearly five-year tenure as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, he worked to secure funding for the Iron Dome and other military aid, and US loan guarantees to bolster Israel’s economy. He built bridges with diverse communities across the US to fortify the US-Israel alliance. As Knesset member and Deputy Minister of Diplomacy in the Prime Minister’s Office, he interacted with foreign leaders and defended Israel in the media, and spearheaded efforts to strengthen Israel-Diaspora relations, develop the Golan Heights, and fight BDS.
Michael grew up in New Jersey, was a Lone Soldier in the 1982 Lebanon War, was repeatedly arrested by the KGB helping the Zionist underground in the USSR, and is the author of many bestselling books including, Israel 2048, Six Days of War, Ally, and Power Faith & Fantasy. Most recently Michael has launched the Israel Advocacy Group and 'Clarity' published on Substack.
About Our Moderator: Calev Ben Dor
A former analyst in the Policy Planning Division of the Foreign Ministry, Calev Ben-Dor has worked in the Israeli policy and national security world for over 18 years. Born and raised in the UK, Calev studied History and International Relations at both Leeds and the London School of Economics and made Aliyah in 2005. He is currently Editor of the ‘Fathom Journal – for a deeper understanding of Israel and the region’ and lectures and teaches about Jewish texts, Israel, and the Middle East.
About Our Venue: Brodt Center for Jewish Culture
The Brodt Center is under the Tel Aviv Municipality and is Tel Aviv's venue for Jewish culture which aims to bring modern contemporary Israel closer to Jewish spirituality, identity, heritage and tradition.
Toda Raba to the Tel Aviv Municipality for the support of the venue for this event.
About Our Organization: Speakeasy Tel Aviv
Speakeasy Tel Aviv is a nonprofit initiative led by a dedicated group of English speaking volunteers with a mission to build a community of like-minded peers, interested in diverse speaker forum events of intellectual and cultural substance. We host monthly events, engaging with some of the most prominent voices in Israel, and from around the globe. Our community is focused on ages 50+ Olim and English-speaking Sabras from all over Israel. We maintain a non-partisan attitude towards the issues of the day, and look forward to welcoming you to our warm, wine-filled events.
According to some accounts, the word ‘speakeasy’ is originally derived from ‘speak-softly shops’ which were illegal clandestine drinking establishments in England during the 19th century. The name referenced the need for secrecy, with customers being asked to speak quietly while inside to avoid detection. Our Speakeasy Tel Aviv events strive to embrace this honorable culture of carefully curated speakers worth imbibing with intellectual curiosity, maintaining off-the-record confidential 'Chatham House Rules', while also partaking in our wine socializing mingling time, meeting friends, old and new alike.
Interested in joining our community, volunteering, speaking, or just knowing more?
Email: [email protected]
Speakeasy is generously supported by Am Yisrael Foundation // www.AmYisrael.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brodt Jewish Cultural Center, 22 Zeitlin Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
ILS 0.00 to ILS 73.49
