INVITATION: An Evening with Yaakov Katz, 6pm Thurs Nov 6

Speakeasy Tel Aviv, presents:

Yaakov Katz, Author & Journalist

What: Come join us for an engaging evening as we host Yaakov Katz, moderated by Calev Ben Dor. This is an opportunity to connect with thought-provoking ideas, while growing your Tel Aviv community, wine glass in hand.

When: Thursday November 6th 2025, 6pm drinks followed by the main event at 7pm.

Who: Ages 50+ Olim & Sabras from all over Israel & the Globe

Where: NBN TLV, Azrieli Round Tower, 10th Floor, 132 Menachem Begin, TLV

How: Please register here on Eventbrite

Cost: 70NIS online in advance (tickets are limited, so register today)

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About Our Speaker: Yaakov Katz

Yaakov Katz is an Israeli-American author and journalist, co-founder of the Middle East–America Dialogue (MEAD) think tank in Washington, D.C. and a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute in Jerusalem. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to write a popular weekly column.

Yaakov also writes a regular column for Newsweek and the Jewish Chronicle, is the host of the JPPI weekly podcast and appears regularly on CNN and BBC as an analyst on Israel affairs.

Yaakov is the author of three books - “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards - How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War”. His latest book – titled “While Israel Slept” – is published by St. Martin’s Press.

Prior to taking up the role of editor-in-chief, Yaakov served for two years as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Israel’s Minister of Economy and Minister of Diaspora Affairs. In 2013, Yaakov was one of 12 international fellows to spend a year at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.

Originally from Chicago, Yaakov has a law degree from Bar Ilan University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Chaya and their four children.

About Our Moderator: Calev Ben Dor

Calev is Editor of Fathom Journal and Jonathan Sacks Scholar, a writer, political analyst, and commentator on Israeli politics, society and culture. Known for his insightful perspectives and engaging discussions, he frequently moderates and contributes to forums that explore contemporary issues in Israel and beyond.

And a big thank you to our venue sponsor for this evening, NBN TLV.

About Our Organization: Speakeasy Tel Aviv

Speakeasy Tel Aviv is a nonprofit initiative led by a dedicated group of English speaking volunteers with a mission to build a community of like-minded peers, interested in diverse speaker forum events of intellectual and cultural substance. We host monthly events, engaging with some of the most prominent voices in Israel, and from around the globe. Our community is focused on ages 50+ Olim and English-speaking Sabras from all over Israel. We maintain a non-partisan attitude towards the issues of the day, and look forward to welcoming you to our warm, wine-filled events.

According to some accounts, the word ‘speakeasy’ is originally derived from ‘speak-softly shops’ which were illegal clandestine drinking establishments in England during the 19th century. The name referenced the need for secrecy, with customers being asked to speak quietly while inside to avoid detection. Our Speakeasy Tel Aviv events strive to embrace this honorable culture of carefully curated speakers worth imbibing with intellectual curiosity, maintaining off-the-record confidential 'Chatham House Rules', while also partaking in our wine socializing mingling time, meeting friends, old and new alike.

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Email: Speakeasy.TelAviv@gmail.com

Speakeasy is generously supported by Am Yisrael Foundation // www.AmYisrael.com