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 —

Join us in supporting human rights, democracy, and a peaceful and secure future for Israelis and Palestinians.

SPECIAL THANKS

Host Committee

Candice Gold

Jill Hersh

Leslie Kane 

Karen Kronick

David Matz

Norman Postone

Ben Winig

Join us in supporting human rights, democracy, and a peaceful and secure future for Israelis and Palestinians.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please reach out to sf@nif.org.