Shabbat Schmooze - Unbreakable - Stories of Courage: How Faith, Identity, and Resilience Shape Us

YJP Melbourne & Israel-Is Present: A Shabbat Dinner with a Mixed-Faith Panel from the Holy Land

In times of crisis, courage transcends faith, culture, and borders.

Join us for an unforgettable Shabbat dinner and panel discussion, featuring a remarkable group of Israelis—a Jewish advocate, a Druze soldier, and a Christian commander—each with a powerful, deeply personal story of service, sacrifice, and resilience.

⭐️ Gideon - Israeli-Druze computer science undergraduate student and an IDF reservist.

⭐️ Omer is the Head of the Global Division at ISRAEL-is, leading international advocacy across 30+ countries.

⭐️ Odelia = Christian Israeli from northern Israel, of German descent, Odelia is a law student and former company commander in the IDF’s Search and Rescue Unit.

Together, they will share firsthand insights into life in Israel, offering a perspective that goes beyond the headlines and into the heart of their lived experiences.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear voices of unity, strength, and unwavering dedication.

As always, YJP will be serving a multi course banquet and offering pre-dinner Shabbat service and canapes for those who can make it earlier.