About this Event
Tel Aviv International Salon, presents: The American Colony Series
Dr. Tal Becker
In-Conversation with Ambassador Michael Oren
Israel-US relationship, Abraham Accords, Criminalization vs Normalization.
The Frontlines of the Struggle for Israel's Legitimacy
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Cost: 60nis, includes wine
Date: Monday May 18th 2026, 7:30pm
Venue: The Drisco Hotel, American Colony, 6 Auerbach St, Tel Aviv
About Our Speaker: Tal Becker
Dr. Tal Becker served until recently, as the Legal Adviser of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and has been a senior member of the Israeli peace negotiation team in successive rounds of peace negotiations. Tal has represented Israel before the International Court of Justice, and played an instrumental role in negotiating and drafting the recent peace and normalization agreements between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco (the “Abraham Accords”). With over two decades of experience on the front lines of many of Israel’s most pressing diplomatic, legal, and policy challenges, Tal has been a leading negotiator and behind-the-scenes representative for Israel in a wide variety of contexts.
Tal is currently a Vice President at the Shalom Hartman Institute, where he leads educational initiatives on Israel and the Jewish world.
In this capacity, he is a leading member of the Institute’s iEngage research seminar which produces the premier educational program on Israel engagement in North America, working to strengthen and re-imagine the relationship between Israel and World Jewry.
He earned his doctorate from Columbia University and, among numerous scholarly awards, is the winner of the Rabin Peace Prize and the 2007 Guggenheim Prize for best international law book for his book Terrorism and the State.
About Our Venue, Partner & 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 superior 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
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren founded the Israel Advocacy Group to be an independent, credible voice for Israel on the world stage. Amb. Oren and IAG present Israel's perspective to millions—through mainstream media, new media, and Track II diplomatic engagement. israeladvocacygroup.org
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
