About this Event
Tel Aviv International Salon, presents: The American Colony Series
Einat Wilf
Author, Former MK & Oz Party Founder
In-Conversation with Ambassador Michael Oren
Discussing the Israel-US relationship, Trump vs the UN & western indulgences
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Cost: 60nis, includes wine
Date: Monday March 30th 2026, 7:30pm
Venue: The Drisco Hotel, American Colony, 6 Auerbach St, Tel Aviv
About Our Speaker: Einat Wilf
Dr. Einat Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010 to 2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Born and raised in Israel, Einat served as an Intelligence Officer in the Israel Defense Forces, Foreign Policy Advisor to Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres and a strategic consultant with McKinsey & Company.
Einat has a BA from Harvard, an MBA from INSEAD in France, and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Cambridge. She was the Goldman Visiting Professor at Georgetown University.
Einat is the author of seven books that explore key issues in Israeli society. “We Should All Be Zionists“, published in 2022, brings together her essays from the past four years on Israel, Zionism and the path to peace; the co-authored “The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace”, was published in 2020. Most recently, she launched the new Israeli political party, Oz.
About Our Venue & Series: The Drisco Hotel & American Colony Series
In honor of the United States of America's 250th birthday, and 160th anniversary of the founding of Tel Aviv's American Colony neighborhood, the Salons have partnered with the Drisco Hotel to create a special series delving into the Israel/US relationship.
The history of The American Colony in Tel Aviv dates back to 1866 when a group of about 150 Americans from Maine and the wider New England region decided to follow their faith and vision to settle in Eretz Yisrael. Led by George Adams, these families made a 42-day journey overseas and landed where the Etzel Museum stands today, on the beach between Tel Aviv and Yafo. They brought with them the wood and household materials to recreate their homes here built in the New England style. When these American pioneers were granted permission from the Ottoman authorities, they ultimatley settled in what has come to be called “The American Colony.”
The Drisco is a heritage-landmark, 5-star hotel, established in 1866, and a proud member of Relais & Châteaux. This boutique gem is located in the center of the picturesque and pastoral American colony, in a quiet and pleasant environment surrounded by beautiful historical houses, near Neve Tzedek, Noga & the Yafo Flea Market. With an adults-only policy, and soon-to-be-kosher chef's restarant, the Drisco creates the pefect Salon evironment to savor their in-house Kosher Israeli wine, while engaging with thought leaders in Israel today. thedrisco.com
About Our Organization: Tel Aviv International Salon
Tel Aviv International Salon is the largest speakers forum in Israel. Our nonprofit was established in 2009 to provide a thought provoking nonpartisan platform for Tel Aviv's young adult community. The Salon curates a unique space to debate and discuss global politics, history, economics, social and cultural issues with a diverse range of engaging decision makers and influencers. We are honest brokers working hard to highlight the leading voices leading Israel and the world.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Drisco Hotel, 6 Auerbach Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
ILS 61.20
