About Me
I’m Danielle Yablonka, a 25-year-old passionate about Israel and Jewish advocacy. Originally from Miami, Florida, I now live in Tel Aviv, where I continue building a life rooted in purpose, identity, and impact.
My journey has taken me from the worlds of fashion and pageantry, where I was crowned Miss Herzliya and named First Runner-Up for Miss Universe Israel, to becoming a global voice in Jewish and Israel advocacy. Over the past decade, I’ve collaborated with nonprofit organizations around the world while growing my work as an entrepreneur, model, artist, and social media creator.
Everything I do is grounded in creativity and connection to my Jewish heritage. I use my platform not just to speak but to act, creating spaces where people feel safe asking questions, engaging in meaningful conversations, and deepening their understanding of identity, Israel, and the Jewish people.
As a public speaker and activist, I aim to connect in a way that feels real, honest, and lasting. My work is about more than content. It is about impact.
Along the way, I founded my own jewelry brand, DY Judaica, creating pieces that allow people to express their Jewish pride in a bold and personal way. At my core, I am committed to empowering others, standing up for what I believe in, and building a stronger, more united community.
Speaking Engagements
Danielle Yablonka has spoken to thousands of students across the United States and internationally, sharing her personal journey and empowering young people to embrace their identity with confidence and pride. Through her talks, she encourages students to find their voice and step into leadership in ways that feel authentic to them, whether through art, media, public speaking, or creative expression.
Danielle connects deeply with young audiences through her honesty, relatability, and energy. Her presentations are interactive and engaging, often incorporating open dialogue, questions, and group activities that create a space where students feel seen, heard, and inspired to take action.
May 2023
Panelist • Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz Antisemitism Summit
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz hosted an antisemitism summit to discuss the rise in hatred and solutions to stop it. This included a panel of young professionals and a discussion with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt — President Biden's Special Envoy to combat antisemitism.
March 2023
Speaker • Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Dinner
A speech that reflected my story of standing up to Antisemitism and advocating for Israel on college campuses.
February 2023
Panelist • IamHillel Dinner
A panel discussion reflecting on FAU Owls in Israel (Fact-Finders) trip over the summer with non-Jewish student leaders, sharing personal experiences from the Jewish perspective.
February 2023
CAJE Event, The Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Workshop for 11th and 12th grade high school students in Miami about preparing for college, combatting Antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and how to be a campus leader in the Jewish and Israel world.
February 2023
Yacholet IKANN heART Healing Event
Supporting women at the Yacholet Trauma Center: A self-portrait painting workshop with Danielle Yablonka to teach women and girls at the Trauma Center to find pride in womanhood and encourage pride in identity.
January 2023
Interview with Noa Tishby • Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach
Live interview and Q+A with Noa Tishby facilitated by Danielle Yablonka.
January 2023
Panel discussion with over 100 FIU university students about the dangers of Antisemitism and the importance of speaking out against hate for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
January 2023
Denise Tamir, Board of Directors, Carly Orshan, Director at Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, Danielle Yablonka, Student at CAJE, and Fara Sax, Host of The Community Voice, discuss antisemitism and the importance of credible sources in dispelling myths and prejudices.
Publications
2019-Present
VoyageMIA Magazine:
Conversations with Danielle Yablonka
[March 2023]
"I specialize in sharing personal stories to inspire others through various mediums such as art, social media, speaking engagements, professional, and volunteer opportunities. My mission is to use my platform and voice to make a positive impact and influence people in a relatable way. At Miami Soho Beach House, I proudly serve as the youngest committee member and a creative voice for the Jewish community."
The Times of Israel:
The artistry, ancestry, and activism of Danielle Yablonka, by Jamie Evan Bichelman [Dec. 2022]
"Then, once more, the powerfully-passionate activist roars with uniform confidence and eloquence, pausing every few words as she reveals the pain, pride, power, and philosophy deep within her, the spirit of her ancestors reaching through her and grabbing my undivided attention.
“If someone dared to come up to me and tried to tell me that being a Jew is not okay,” she pauses once more, preparing the next half of her statement as her ancestors’ palpable spirit booms from within her, 'something I dreamed of doing in self-empowerment is to wear my star in a place that my grandparents could never wear it in Europe, and when I went to Poland on the March of the Living in 2019, I did just that.'"
Sun Sentinel:
My Family's Immigration Story Comes Full Circle, by Danielle Yablonka [2022]
"The whole immigration story comes full circle. Both sides of my family had to run to survive because of their Jewish identities, and I am a product of their perseverance. Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust, six million that feared they would be forgotten. The people who perished wanted to be remembered, so I will remember them. I am a product of my family’s survival in the face of repeated oppression. I am the generation that will remember them. I will carry on their testimonies. I am proud of who I am and where I came from. I am the light that will never burn out."
"This week we are proud to feature Danielle Yablonka, an alumna from the Miami Leo Martin March of the Living. Inspired by her experience on the March of the Living, Danielle, an artist, went on to create pieces inspired by her journey to Poland and Israel as well as create new initiatives on campus for Israel engagement."
