Hamilton Negev Dinner

LiUNA STATION360 JAMES ST. N., HAMILTON, ON L8L 1H5  CA
Jewish National Fund of Canada | The Jewish National Fund of Canada, together with support from our donors & volunteers across the country, is building the foundations for Israel's future.
For this year's Negev, we are proud to honour Donna & Gary Waxman, and support the strengthening of Israel by fundraising for a resilience and rebuilding project in Ofakim, a town devastated by the terror attacks of October 7th. We are also thrilled to welcome Noa Tishby as keynote speaker. 

Cocktail reception  - 5:30 PM
Dinner - 6:30 PM


To learn more about the project, please click here

We are officially SOLD OUT for this year's Negev. To join the waitlist for any tickets that may become available, please call the office and speak with Delali at 905-527-5516, extension 3. If you would still like to donate and support our incredible project, please make your donation here. A tax receipt will be issued for the full amount of the donation. 
Special Guest: Noa Tishby
Noa Tishby is a NY Times best-selling author and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization. A Tel Aviv native, Tishby served in the Israeli army before landing a starring role on the nation’s highest-rated prime time drama. After becoming a household name in Israel and appearing in numerous TV shows, films, theater productions and fashion campaigns, Tishby moved to Los Angeles, where she sold the Israeli TV show “In Treatment” to HBO, which made history as the first Israeli TV show to become an American series. “In Treatment” was nominated for fourteen Emmy and Golden Globes and won a Peabody Award. Tishby has been a leader in pro-Israel activism for over a decade, co-founding and initiating several organizations and projects, including Act for Israel, Reality Israel and Eighteen: an institute to combat antisemitism and inspire Jewish pride. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth and is among the best known pro-Israel figures on social and legacy media, her content reaching millions of people daily across all platforms. Tishby recently announced her second book: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, cowritten with NY Times best-selling author Emmanuel Acho, forthcoming from Simon Element, Simon & Schuster, April 30, 2024 Tishby resides in Los Angeles and she is a proud Jewish mother to her son Ari.
Special Address & Interview by: Victoria Mancinelli
Victoria Mancinelli, the Director of Public Relations, Marketing, and Strategic Partnerships for LiUNA, Ontario Provincial District Council, and the Region of Central and Eastern Canada, is a recipient of numerous awards for her philanthropic achievements. She has also been recognized for her dedicated work and advocacy for the cause of violence against women. Collaborating with government officials at all levels, policy makers, industry leaders, and community organizations, she strives to enhance and broaden opportunities for empowerment within marginalized communities. Her efforts are focused on areas such as health and safety, gender equity, and providing tools for success. Victoria, a staunch advocate and supporter of the Jewish community, will extend greetings on behalf of LiUNA and the Mancinelli family.