# Event Details - **Event Name**: Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable evening with inspiring stories of heroism, survival, and resilience from Almog and BenAbout this EventHeroism, Survival, and Resilience!Location: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish HistoryCo-Hosted By:Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Philadelphia Family Forum American Friends of OketzJoin us for a night of stories that illuminate both the fragility and the strength of the human spirit. In this special program, we’ll hear testimonies from former hostage Almog Meir Jan and injured IDF soldier Ben Ladany- two young men whose lives were irrevocably shaped by the events of October 7 and the war that followed.In this rare public appearance, they will share the challenges they faced, the decisions they made, the moments that defined them, and the lessons they’ve carried forward. This evening offers audiences a chance to hear first-hand accounts of survival, resilience, and meaning-making from two voices who have lived through the unimaginable.Almog was kidnapped from the Nova music festival and held hostage in Gaza for 8 months before being rescued by the IDF. Ben, a lone soldier in the IDF’s Oketz K-9 Unit, was critically wounded in combat while attempting to save his partner, a military dog named Jack. Their stories unfold in very different settings, but both men will speak to what it means to endure trauma, rebuild identity, and return to the world with renewed purpose. In what will be an intimate, honest, and deeply human conversation, Almog and Ben will explore how they’ve made sense of fear, hope, responsibility, loss, and personal transformation- and what they hope others will carry with them after hearing their stories.The evening invites all of us to reflect on the power of community, the weight of memory, and the possibilities that emerge when survival becomes a story of strength and renewal.Co-Produced by the Hostage Family Forum, Philadelphia and the Weitzman Museum in partnership with the American Friends of Oketz.All proceeds from ticket sales go to Mr Ladanay and Mr Meir Jan.To learn more about - and support - American Friends of Oketz, the soldiers, veterans, and their loyal canine partners.Click Here: www.friendsofoketz.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bb8d6d00-d059-11f0-9ccf-e72eb847d56d-rimg-w1200-h537-dcbfc0ab-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/evening-of-heroism-survival-and-resilience-at-weitzman-national-museum/100001976428710477 - **Event Categories**: music-festivals, business, festivals, music, entertainment, nonprofit, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History - **lat**: 39.9502434 - **long**: -75.14857680000001 - **full address**: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/968d868f7eb71120568cef4143a9fdf211c0735f896b4f89bd383500a9f219f3-rimg-w1200-h675-dc3673c2-gmir.jpg?v=1764774431 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum being held? - **A:** Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum takes place on Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm at Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum? - **A:** Tickets for Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum are priced at USD 55 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 36AvailableDonation - American Friends of OketzFreeAvailablePre order of the Oketz BookUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum? - **A:** Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum is organized by American Friends of Oketz (AFO). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Evening of Heroism, Survival, and Resilience at Weitzman National Museum is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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