Sunday May 31 • 2026
Welcome at 3:30 PM PT | Program at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET
Hosted at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California Street
With Livestream Broadcast Nationally
Please join us for the 2025 Guardian of Democracy Gala. When we gather on Sunday, May 4 we will be standing alongside activists fighting for a different reality in Israel. For a future defined by peace rather than war; partnership rather than hate.
All contributions will support NIF’s vital work advancing human rights, democracy, and a peaceful and secure future for Israelis and Palestinians.
We look forward to sharing this moment with you.
This year’s Gala is given artistic expression with the Purple Star Thistle, native to Israel and the Middle East—as a symbol of resilience and strength.
For questions and more information, please contact us.
Featured Speakers
2026 Guardian of Democracy Honoree
— Additional speakers coming soon —
SPECIAL THANKS
Host Committee
Candice Gold
Jill Hersh
Leslie Kane
Karen Kronick
David Matz
Norman Postone
Ben Winig
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, please reach out to sf@nif.org.










