Israeli American Council

Miriam Adelson honored by IAC with Defender of Am Yisrael award in Los Angeles

The Israeli-American Council presented Adelson with its lifetime achievement honor at a Beverly Hills gala marking Israel’s 78th Independence Day.

IAC Chairman Emeritus Shawn Evenhaim presents the Defender of Am Yisrael Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Miriam Adelson, alongside former hostage Bar Kuperstein and IAC CEO Elan S. Carr.
The  Israeli-American Council Celebrate Israel festivals marking Israel’s 78th Independence Day in April 2026.

Tens of thousands flood US cities in massive show of support for Israel

Oprah Winfrey greets the audience during the opening show of Oprah 'In Conversation' Australia 2025 tour at ICC Sydney Theatre on December 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

IAC calls Oprah’s Bondi attack response 'misguided,' says it ignores targeting of Jews

"F*k Jews, BDS" with a swastika grafftied at the Israeli-American Council (IAC) national headquarters.

WATCH: 'F*k Jews, BDS:' IAC headquarters vandalized with Nazi symbols


Israeli-American Council to announce winners of youth environmental challenge

In partnership with Israel’s UN Mission, hundreds of American students made pitches.

 AN AUDIENCE MEMBER waves Israeli and American flags at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Hollywood, Florida.

Gantz at IAC: Israel is the only country in the world that Iran seeks to destroy

Speaking at the Israeli-American Council, Defense Minister Benny Gantz stressed the shared Israeli-US urgency when it comes to the Iran issue.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the Israeli American Council, December 10, 2021

For Americans, fighting for Israel is an uphill battle

Through grassroots efforts, IAC reaches out to community lay leaders so those who support Israel can have a safe space in the classroom, boardroom and beyond.

 Pro-Israel advocates gather in Los Angeles at an IAC-organized rally in May which was part of the organization’s nationwide campaign supporting Israel.

Pro-Israel rallies to gather across US denouncing antisemitism

The Israeli-American Council and dozens of Jewish organizations will hold a rally in New York in support of Israel and additional rallies are planned for multiple cities across America.

Rally in New York to show solidarity with Israel, May 12, 2021

19 cities across the US rally in favor of Israel amid escalations

"We need to be there for Israel, and for our brothers and sisters, who are under brutal attack by terror organizations."

Rally in New York to show solidarity with Israel, May 12, 2021

Israeli-Americans, US Jews, celebrate Israeli Independence Day

The US-wide event featured Israeli food trucks, children's activities, chalk art murals, DJs, car parades and numerous other attractions.

A man dressed as Theodor Herzl reinacts his famous pose in New York City's Times Square

Independence Day: US landmarks, buildings to light up blue and white

The initiative, as part of the Israeli-American Council's (IAC) "Celebrate Israel" festival, will honor the 73rd birthday of the Jewish state and last until Sunday.

The San Francisco City Hall is seen lit up in blue and white.

Jewish orgs. hold memorial marking end of Sheldon Adelson's shiva

The event consisted of numerous livestreamed eulogies and personal stories about Adelson, as well as small groups of Jewish study and prayers in his honor.

Sheldon Adelson, a casino magnate and major backer of pro-Israel causes.

New online learning platform to bridge gap between US Jews and Israel

"This is an opportunity to make Israel-focused Jewish education affordable and cutting-edge for individuals and institutions.”

The small virtual classrooms of the Ofek Hub program encourage interaction between students and teachers, as well as among students.

Israeli-American Merav Ben-David falls short in Wyoming Senate bid

Polling organizations called the race against Merav Ben-David even before any votes were recorded.

Merav Ben-David won Wyoming's Democratic Senate primary Aug. 18, 2020. (Screenshot from campaign video)