Judeo-christian zionist, congress

February 16-17, 2026

W hotel. Nashville

Advisory Board

Education

Dr. A.J. Nolte is an Associate Professor of politics at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government, and the chair of RSG’s PHD in Government, Master of Arts in Government, and Master of Arts in International Development programs. In May 2024, Dr. Nolte launched Regent University’s Israel Institute, which educates the Regent community and the public about the history and politics of the modern state of Israel. He is the Co-chair of the Christian cohort at the Academic Engagement Network, which seeks to combat campus antisemitism in the United States, and a member of the Virginia Israel Advisory Board. Dr. Nolte earned his PHD from Catholic University of America, with dissertation research focused on the relationship between Islam and the state […]

Dr. A.J. Nolte

Regent University Professor in the Robertson School of Government + Director of the Israel Institute

Shabbos Kestenbaum is a Gen Z political commentator at PragerU and former lead plaintiff in a landmark civil rights lawsuit against Harvard University. He is a regular contributor on national media, has testified multiple times in front of the United States Congress as well as the Israeli Knesset, and lectures internationally on religious freedom, American politics, and you-related issues

Shabbos Kestenbaum

Harvard Divinity Graduate, Gen Z Political Commentator and Lead Plaintiff in Students Against Antisemitism Lawsuit

Government & Policy

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Adam Schindler, AFPI

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Danny Burmawi is the founder and CEO of the Ideological Defense Institute (IDI), a nonprofit research and educational organization dedicated to restoring confidence in and defending the Judeo-Christian principles that shaped Western civilization against anti-Western theological and ideological systems. Coming from a Muslim Jordanian background, Danny converted to Christianity, moved to Lebanon, and lived there for fifteen years, where he led multiple organizations across the Middle East. He is a leading voice on Middle East affairs and countering political Islam, holds a Master of Theological Studies, and is the author of the #1 bestselling book Islam, Israel and the West.

Danny Burmawi

Founder and CEO of the Ideological Defense Institute (IDI)

Sports and Entertainment

Dr. Eric Cohu is the incoming Athletic Director at Little Rock Christian Academy, bringing 27 years of football coaching experience across the South, including state championships in Alabama, Arkansas, and Virginia. His faith has led him to Israel for over 20 years, where he’s taught, conducted tours, and coached football. Recently, he spent 9 months coaching Israel’s first high school national team, which will debut against Italy in May 2026. In addition to his athletic leadership, Dr. Cohu serves as an adjunct professor at Liberty University, blending his passion for sports and education to mentor future leaders.

Eric Cohu, Ed.D.

Head Coach, Israel Football League (IFL)

Eric Rubin is a nonprofit executive and global advocate combating antisemitism and anti-Zionism. He is the President and CEO of Project Max, an organization of professional athletes using sports to fight racism and intolerance, and serves as a Global Ambassador for the Maccabi World Union. Recognized by the Knesset as a “Voice of Iron” for Israel, Rubin regularly speaks internationally, including at the United Nations, on sports diplomacy and people-to-people engagement rooted in shared Judeo-Christian values.

Eric Rubin

President and CEO of Uncommon Charitable Impact and Project Max

Media

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Tinashe Peter

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Mansur Ashkar is an Israeli Druze and the host and creator of The Ashkar Show podcast. A former IDF special forces officer, father, and independent media voice, he focuses on challenging misinformation and bringing clarity to complex global issues.

Mansur Ashkar

Ex-Israeli Special Forces, Middle East Minorities Expert and Druze social media influencer

Faith Communities

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Rabbi David Nekrutman

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Pastor Greg Denham is the Senior Pastor of Rise Church in San Marcos, California, and founder of the Pastors Alliance for Israel. He mobilizes church leaders to support Israel, confront antisemitism, and lead outreach efforts. After the October 7, 2023, attacks, Pastor Greg led an evangelical delegation to Israel in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Featured on The Charlie Kirk Show and The Eric Metaxas Radio Show, Greg is also a national conference speaker and the author of Rediscovering the Original Jesus Movement. He and his wife, Stephanie, are proud parents and grandparents to a growing family.

Pastor Greg Denham

Pro-Israel Author and Pastor of Rise Church in San Marcos, Ca.

Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), and the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10 million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). He is also the host of the Truth to Power Live with Dumisani Washington podcast. Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Valerie, have been married 37 years and have six children and four grandchildren

Pastor Dumisani Washington

Founder & CEO, Institute of Black Solidarity with Israel

JCZC Israel Forum

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Uri Steinberg

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Aviram Belaish

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Dr. Erez Soref is the President and CEO of One For Israel, a grassroots educational ministry of Jewish followers of Messiah. Under his leadership, One For Israel has become a leading voice in Jewish and Arab communities in Israel and worldwide. He also oversees One For Israel College, Israel’s only accredited Bible college and seminary, training current and future leaders of the Israeli Messianic movement. Through media, One For Israel reaches massive audiences globally, with Hebrew-language content viewed over 300 million times. The organization is also active in large-scale humanitarian aid, supporting Israeli communities through emergency response, trauma care, and post-war recovery. Dr. Soref is an author and editor on leadership and Messianic Jewish identity, most recently Walking the Walls […]

Erez Soref

President of One for Israel

Judeo-christian zionist, congress

February 16-17, 2026

W hotel. Nashville

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