The Jerusalem Post’s annual New York Gala and Conference drew an extraordinary cross-section of Israeli and American leadership, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, business executives, philanthropists, media personalities, and community advocates for two days of discussion focused on Israel’s future, security, innovation, and the enduring relationship between Israel and the United States.

At the beginning of Parshas Korach, Korach and his followers challenge Moshe and Aharon, arguing that everyone in Klal Yisrael is equally holy and that leadership should therefore not be centralized. Moshe responds with tremendous humility and brings the matter directly before Hashem, showing that real leadership is not about power or status, but about being chosen for a mission.

Against the breathtaking backdrop of New York Harbor, with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island standing as silent witnesses just beyond the windows of the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park, supporters, alumni, community leaders, and friends gathered for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 27th Anniversary Dinner of the Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE).