iCON
Where Israel and Education Meet
While iCON remains central to our vision, our current focus is on supporting the field in real time and meeting the needs emerging across our community. We expect to revisit the timing in 2026 with the aim of gathering in 2027, though nothing is confirmed.
We’re committed to ensuring that when we come together for iCON, it will be meaningful, energizing, and worthy of this moment in Israel education. We look forward to learning and celebrating together again!
WHAT IS iCON?
iCON brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries to shape the future of Israel education. It’s a celebration of our shared belief in the power of learning, and in the way connecting with Israel strengthens Jewish identity.
This one-of-a-kind international gathering creates space for meaningful relationships and collaboration between Israelis and North Americans. Participants learn alongside one another, exchange ideas, and explore new approaches to Israel education that can inspire their communities.
WHAT IS iCON?
iCON is where thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries come together to shape the future of Israel education. iCON is a celebration of our shared commitment to the power of education and the belief that connecting with Israel enriches our Jewish identity.
This one-of-a-kind international convening fosters meaningful connections and collaborations between Israelis and North Americans, providing a shared learning experience that encourages participants to explore innovative educational ideas together. iCON is where thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries come together to shape the future of Israel education.
WHY iCON NOW?
The need for deep engagement with Israel is more urgent than ever. iCON provides a critical opportunity to bring people together—to learn, connect, and reaffirm the importance of Israel education as a pillar of Jewish identity and community resilience. Together, we will chart a path forward that strengthens ties with Israel and inspires the next generation of leaders, educators, and advocates.
FAQs
The iCenter is the North American hub for advancing the field of Israel education. We believe education is key to inspiring generations of Jewish youth with an enduring connection to Israel and the Jewish people.
iCON is an international gathering of Jewish educators, professionals, and stakeholders for whom Israel is integral to their personal and professional lives. This one-of-a-kind convening fosters meaningful connections and collaborations between Israelis and North Americans, providing a shared learning experience that encourages participants to explore innovative educational ideas together. iCON is where thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries come together to shape the future of Israel education.
As our schedule develops, we’ll be adding updates and information. Keep checking back for more information.
Everyone is welcome at iCON!
Whether you are a Jewish communal professional, day school educator, camp professional, youth group leader, lay leader, etc…or interested in Israel and learning more about the field, there will be something for you.
We encourage you to bring colleagues in your field to come experience iCON together!
אבני יסוד
Related Building Blocks
from The Aleph Bet of Israel Education®
