The Jerusalem Post Flagship Conference – Washington
The U.S.-Israel Strategic Alliance: Security, Technology, and Strengthening Ties with American Jewry
Featuring Keynote Speakers
Ronald S. Lauder
President, World Jewish Congress
President, The Jerusalem Post Conference
Steve Witkoff
United States Special Envoy
to the Middle East
Howard Lutnick
United States Secretary
of Commerce
Gideon Sa'ar
Foreign Affairs Minister
of Israel
The Jerusalem Post is preparing for its flagship 2025 Annual Conference: "The U.S.-Israel Strategic Alliance: Security, Technology, and Strengthening Ties with American Jewry" at Capitol Hill, December 9–10, 2025.
This briefing outlines the key leadership, events, and strategic goals of the conference, designed to strengthen U.S.–Israel relations and foster meaningful connections across political, business, and philanthropic communities during these geopolitically challenging times.
Honorary Co-Chair
Norman Brownstein – Conference Honorary Co-Chair
Norman Brownstein serves as Co-Chairman of the Jerusalem Post Washington Conference and Co-Chairman of Brownstein, one of the largest bipartisan lobbying firms in the United States. Known by senior senators as "America's 101st Senator," he has been a leading figure in U.S. government relations for over four decades, championing pro-Israel causes and strengthening ties with the Jewish community.
Bobby Rechnitz – Conference Honorary Co-Chair
Bobby Rechnitz serves as Co-Chairman of the Jerusalem Post Washington Conference. A Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, real estate developer, and DC insider with good relations across the aisle, Rechnitz has played a key role in U.S.–Israel relations, notably helping secure bi partisan support for the Iron Dome missile defense funding. He serves as International Chairman of the Abraham Accords Roundtable and the Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Committee and is recognized for his leadership in forging cross-border partnerships and commitment to Jewish and Israeli causes worldwide.
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Main Session – December 10, 2025
This special session will take place at the U.S. Capitol with the participation of U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, and senior Israeli ministers. It will focus on the strategic relationship between Israel and the United States, highlighting political, economic, and security cooperation.
Closing Event – December 10, 2025
An intimate dinner for 70 guests at the home of Nancy Jacobson and Mark Penn
Gabriel Groisman – Conference Ambassador
Media Coverage and Global Reach
Jerusalem Post conferences receive extensive coverage from major outlets, including CNN, Bloomberg, The Washington Post, and Israeli television channels. The event will be broadcast on The Jerusalem Post website, reaching over 30 million monthly visits, with our annual conferences achieving millions of global views.
Our Conference Legacy
The Jerusalem Post Group has successfully executed international conferences worldwide, including events in New York, Dubai, Morocco, Berlin, London, and Miami, establishing us as a premier convener of high-level diplomatic and business dialogue.
This brief reflects the conference’s strategic intent to strengthen U.S.–Israel ties, address emerging challenges, and explore new avenues for collaboration across diplomatic, business, and philanthropic sectors.
The conference team is prepared to accommodate participants’ schedules and provide additional information regarding security arrangements, agenda details, or logistics.
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