12:00pm Following Kiddush

The Abraham Accords and the New Middle East: Is This for Real? 

The Abraham Accords—Israel’s normalization agreements with the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan—represent a major shift in the region’s alliances. Having had a front-row seat to much of this process, Dan takes audiences on a journey to understand how these agreements came about, why they matter, and what they mean for the future. Are the Saudis next? And how do the Accords impact the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

7:00pm at Seudah Shelishit

Israel’s Security and Geopolitical Outlook

 A deep dive into Israel’s strategic landscape, from the threats of Hamas and Hezbollah to tensions with Syria, Iran, and the shifting alliances of the Middle East. This presentation also explores Israel’s complex relationships with global powers, including the U.S., Russia, China, and others.

Dan Feferman is a speaker, thought leader, activist, and researcher focused on Israel, the Jewish world, and the Middle East. He has published numerous articles, monographs, and books, appeared on television and radio, and speaks to audiences around the world. Dan combines practical and theoretical insights, presenting complex topics in a clear and engaging way.

From 2021 to 2024, Dan served as Executive Director of Sharaka, a leading non-profit advancing public diplomacy between Israel and the Arab world while promoting the Abraham Accords. Today, he serves as its Chairman. In addition, he is launching a groundbreaking Middle East media initiative and working on his third book.

Previously, Dan was a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, a top think tank on global Jewish affairs. He authored two influential studies on evolving Jewish identity in Israel and the U.S., along with numerous policy papers and articles.

A Major (res.) in the Israel Defense Forces, Dan served as a foreign policy and national security analyst, strategist, and intelligence officer specializing in Middle East affairs. He holds a BA in International Politics and Middle East Studies from American University in Washington, DC, and an MA in Security Studies from Tel Aviv University.