2026 - Upcoming Events
American Friends of Ma’agalim will have more events coming soon.
March 16, 2026
Venue: TBD
Panama City, Panama
American Friends of Ma’agalim, in partnership with FIDF, will host Eli Sharabi, author of Hostage, for a powerful conversation about his 491 days of captivity in Gaza as a hostage of Hamas in Panama City. Sharabi will reflect on finding light amid darkness — how faith, hope, and belief sustained him through unimaginable suffering and guided his healing.
His story echoes Ma’agalim’s mission to help at-risk youth in Israel find strength, purpose, and the light to rise above the challenges in their own lives.
American Friends of Ma’agalim will host Eli Sharabi, author of Hostage, for a powerful conversation about his 491 days of captivity in Gaza as a hostage of Hamas in Bal Harbour. Sharabi will reflect on finding light amid darkness — how faith, hope, and belief sustained him through unimaginable suffering and guided his healing.
His story echoes Ma’agalim’s mission to help at-risk youth in Israel find strength, purpose, and the light to rise above the challenges in their own lives.
American Friends of Ma’agalim will host Eli Sharabi, author of Hostage, for a powerful conversation about his 491 days of captivity in Gaza as a hostage of Hamas in Boca Raton. Sharabi will reflect on finding light amid darkness — how faith, hope, and belief sustained him through unimaginable suffering and guided his healing.
His story echoes Ma’agalim’s mission to help at-risk youth in Israel find strength, purpose, and the light to rise above the challenges in their own lives.
December 17, 2025
Venue: Sinai Temple of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
American Friends of Ma’agalim will host Eli Sharabi, author of Hostage, for his first appearance in Los Angeles — a powerful conversation about his 491 days of captivity in Gaza as a hostage of Hamas. Sharabi will reflect on finding light amid darkness — how faith, hope, and belief sustained him through unimaginable suffering and guided his healing.
His story echoes Ma’agalim’s mission to help at-risk youth in Israel find strength, purpose, and the light to rise above the challenges in their own lives.
American Friends of Ma’agalim will host Eli Sharabi, author of Hostage, for a powerful conversation about his 491 days of captivity in Gaza as a hostage of Hamas. Sharabi will reflect on finding light amid darkness — how faith, hope, and belief sustained him through unimaginable suffering and guided his healing.
His story echoes Ma’agalim’s mission to help at-risk youth in Israel find strength, purpose, and the light to rise above the challenges in their own lives.
Jewish activist, CEO, and influencer, Zach Sage Fox interviewed Eli.
American Friends of Ma’agalim will host Eli Sharabi, author of Hostage, for a powerful conversation about his 491 days of captivity in Gaza as a hostage of Hamas. Sharabi will reflect on finding light amid darkness — how faith, hope, and belief sustained him through unimaginable suffering and guided his healing.
His story echoes Ma’agalim’s mission to help at-risk youth in Israel find strength, purpose, and the light to rise above the challenges in their own lives.
2026 - Past Events
January 26, 2026
Venue: Palm Beach Synagogue
Panama West Palm Beach, Florida
2025
December 10, 2025
Venue: Moise Safra Center
New York City
March 17, 2026
Venue: The Shul at Bal Harbour
Bal Harbour, Florida
March 18, 2026
Venue: Boca Raton Synagogue
Boca Raton, Florida