Despite Pandemic Challenges, Israel Bonds Secures Historic 2020 Worldwide Sales of $1.8 Billion
As Israel Bonds turns 70, the organization launched in 1951 by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion to strengthen Israel's economic foundations, realized what was arguably its most significant accomplishment to date – securing $1.8 billion in 2020 worldwide investments, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The total included U.S. sales of $1.5 billion, an increase of $400 million over the original goal.
Israel Bonds Selichot from the Kotel: An Extraordinary Global Experience
Following a most historic day in which peace accords were signed by the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain with the State of Israel, over 1,200 Israel Bonds supporters and investors joined together over Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube and the Jewish Broadcasting Service for Selichot from the Kotel: An Extraordinary Global Experience, which featured prominent speakers, unique performances, a special exploration of the Kotel, and blessings for the New Year from spiritual leaders from around the world.
Prime Minister Netanyahu, Ambassador Dermer Address Record Israel Bonds Audience
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer headlined a virtual Israel Bonds ‘International Celebration of Heritage and Unity’ on August 18. Thousands of individuals from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil – as well as synagogues, organizations and state treasurers – joined via multiple platforms, constituting the largest audience ever to participate in an Israel Bonds event.