The StandWithUs Northwest 2026 Community Reception featured Miss Israel 2021, former IDF combat medic and influencer, Noa Cochva. We also honored allies from the Hindu and Iranian communities, heard the stories of three exceptional student leaders, and learned how StandWithUs is leading in the legal fight against antisemitism.
While a group of 75 extreme anti-Israel activists blocked entrances and harassed attendees, they failed to shut down the event. Three were arrested while hundreds of attendees enjoyed an evening of solidarity and Jewish pride. Noa remarked, “The event was powerful. Of course it didn’t scare me. The room was full, the conversation was strong, and the truth was louder than their hate.”
