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On April 8, International March of the Living and Israel Bonds commemorated Yom HaShoah with a ceremony featuring a 3-D digital march dedicated to the Holocaust and the memory of the six million lives lost in the tragedy. The virtual commemoration and online memorial ceremony on Holocaust Remembrance Day, led by Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin, a number of Holocaust survivors, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, Jewish Agency Chair Isaac Herzog, KKL Chair Avraham Duvdevani and Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, honored the men, women and children who were removed from their homes and forced to experience the abuse and horrors of the concentration camps throughout Europe at the hands of the Nazis.  

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In honor of Yom HaShoah, on April 7 Israel Bonds paid homage to the victims of the Holocaust through a poignant evening of remembrance.  

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In celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8 Israel Bonds Women’s Division held an event over Zoom with Dana International, Israeli pop diva and Eurovision song contest winner, with Yigal Ravid, Israel’s Eurovision host, as emcee. The virtual gathering featured an exclusive interview with Dana from Tel Aviv, as she expressed enthusiasm for being an advocate for female empowerment, freedom and social justice, throughout her career spanning over 23 years.  

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On March 7, Israel Bonds National Women’s Division welcomed Cathy Distelburger as its new chairperson, and paid tribute to Laura Orzy, outgoing chair, in a special installation ceremony held over Zoom. The virtual gathering, bringing together over 200 participants from around the globe, showcased Israeli musical performances, warm wishes and remarks from Ms. Distelburger’s and Ms. Orzy’s close friends, family, fellow Women’s Division members and Bonds’ leadership and supporters, and expressions of gratitude from Ambassador Gilad Erdan, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations.  

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On February 21, Israel Bonds marked its 70^th anniversary with a celebration inspired by Theodor Herzl’s prescient quote, “If you will it, it is no dream.”  

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On February 10, Israel Bonds Western Region Women’s Division held a special evening via Zoom with Bari Weiss, American opinion writer and editor, and author of How to Fight Anti-Semitism, in conversation with Roz Rothstein, founder and CEO of StandWithUs. The theme of the event, ‘Anti-Semitism: Impact on the Next Generation and Does the Media Have Any Responsibility?,' engaged over 350 Israel Bonds supporters and investors from around the nation to participate and learn from the discussion, organized by Los Angeles Women’s Division Chair Laura Stein and Chair Emeritus Jean Friedman, along with Los Angeles Women’s Division advisory council members and Bonds’ Western Region office.  

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Finance Ministry Accountant General Yali Rothenberg, addressing global Israel Bonds leadership on February 9 via Zoom, praised the historic Israel Bonds achievements of 2020.  

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On February 3, Israel Bonds Rockland Women’s Division held a special 70^th anniversary Golda Meir tribute recognizing past Women’s Division chairs, featuring Dr. Ruth Westheimer, renowned sex therapist, media personality, author, radio and television talk show host, and Holocaust “orphan” via Zoom. The event, gathering over 180 Israel Bonds supporters and investors, gratefully acknowledged Sharon Sasson, general chair and past Women’s Division chair of Rockland, while welcoming new Women’s Division co-chairs Pam Greenspan and Debbie Weinstein.  

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Amar’e Stoudemire, a basketball hero in the U.S. and Israel, sat down with Israel Bonds Pacific Northwest Region Director Daniel Klein for a January 28 Zoom event, during which the six-time NBA All-Star discussed not only his passion for basketball, but for Israel and Judaism as well.  

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On January 11, Israel Bonds bid “toda raba” and “lehitraot” to Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer as his term draws to a close.  

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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.  

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The leadership and staff of Israel Bonds mourn the passing of former president & CEO Joshua Matza, who died December 30 at age 89. A man of dignity and determination, he served as Bonds president & CEO from 2002-2011, taking the organization to new levels of achievement while underscoring its importance to Israel.  

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Israel Bonds bid farewell On November 12, legendary real estate developer Larry Silverstein paired with investment icon David M. Rubenstein for an exclusive Israel Bonds real estate industry event viewed by over 1,000 participants from the U.S. and Canada via Zoom, Facebook and YouTube.  

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Israel Bonds bid farewell to retiring Finance Ministry Accountant General Rony Hizkiyahu during an October 26 Zoom event.  Israel Maimon began the tribute, declaing, "As an Israeli citizen and president and CEO of Israel Bonds, I say toda raba," with National and Internatoinal Board Chairman Howard L. Goldstein adding, "When it came to Israel Bonds, Rony was always warm, engaging and supportive."  

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The National Women's Division hosted an exclusive archeological tour of the ancient Talmudic village of Korazim in the Golan Heights, led by archaeologist Achia Kohn-Tavor joined by International Women's Division Chair Laura Orzy and International Business Development Director Sara Friedman, uniting over 520 global participants on Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube and the Jewish Broadcasting Service on October 18. The exploration of Korazim National Park was prefaced by greetings from President Reuven Rivlin, Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, in addition to remarks by Minister of Diaspora Affairs Omer Yankelevitch.   

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The leadership and staff of Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds mourn the passing of Joan Holland, matriarch of the Chicago Israel Bonds campaign. Mrs. Holland was the first Women's Division chair for Israel Bonds in Chicago, and paved the way for supporting Israel not only through investments in Israel bonds but throughout the Jewish community as a whole.  

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Ambassador Mark Regev, senior advisor to Prime Minister Netanyahu, addressed an international Israel Bonds audience on September 22 in the latest installment of the organization’s global event series.  

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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.  

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Award-winning Israeli chef and entrepreneur Michael Solomonov held a virtual cooking demonstration exclusively for Israel Bonds supporters and investors on September 10, from his home in Philadelphia, where his restaurant Zahav and others have gained critical acclaim.  

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On September 9, 2020, Israel Bonds hosted an intimate farewell dinner honoring FIDF National Director and Chief Executive Officer Mayo General (Res.) Meir Klifi-Amir at Avra in New York City.  

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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.  

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On June 23, Deborah Feldman, author of Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots, joined Israel Bonds Metro New Jersey, Rockland County and Bergen County Women’s Divisions for an intimate discussion, sharing the story of her escape from an ultra-religious community in Brooklyn, New York, which served as the basis of the currently running Netflix miniseries Unorthodox.  

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On June 16, Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel in New York, addressed a global Israel Bonds audience of over 230 via Zoom and Facebook Live on the topic: Israel and America: Strengthening Our Relationship in a Changing World, sharing his perspectives on Israel’s diplomatic relations, its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the nation is preparing for a swift economic recovery. As he soon concludes his term and will return to Israel, Ambassador Dayan recalled his first public appearance as consul general-elect which happened to be speaking to an Israel Bonds delegation at the Hilton Hotel in Tel Aviv. Since appointment to his role in March of 2016, Ambassador Dayan, who represents the State of Israel to communities throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware, stated he was certainly happy to assist Israel Bonds, identifying the organization's important role in enhancing Israel's economy.  

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In an interview with The Algemeiner on June 16, Israel Bonds President and CEO Israel Maimon expressed how committed the organization is to achieving its $1.5 billion U.S. goal for Israel bond sales for the year, and is on track to accomplish this effort to assist the Jewish state in rebuilding its economy in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The goal was accepted by Israel’s Finance Ministry, and as Maimon described, “We are working full speed ahead, literally from morning to night, in order to secure the additional capital that is needed.”  

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It is with profound sadness that Israel Bonds International announces the passing of longtime Bonds leader Israel Feldman z"l of Mexico City.   

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On May 26, Lieutenant General Mark C. Schwartz, U.S. security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, addressed over 210 Israel bonds investors and members of Bonds leadership as part of Israel Bonds’ global event speaker series with leading dignitaries, officials and industry frontrunners. Leading up to his assignment to the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Lt. Gen. Schwartz served as deputy commanding general, Joint Special Operations Command, in addition to other general officer assignments such as commander, Special Operations Command Europe; deputy commanding general for maneuver, 1^st Cavalry Division; and deputy commander, Special Operations Joint Task Force, Afghanistan.  

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Israel’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Danny Danon, addressed a global Israel Bonds audience of over 800 via Zoom and Facebook Live on May 18. Danon, who is concluding his term after five years at the world body, cited the expiring Iranian arms embargo and Hezbollah violations of UN resolution 1701 as Israel's top diplomatic challenges. He added that Israel's success in combating the COVID-19 pandemic was "an opportunity for techno-diplomacy, and we will see the results at the UN."   

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As part of Israel Bonds’ global event speaker series with renowned experts in an array of fields across the spectrum, on May 14 Bonds leadership hosted two medical frontrunners working in Israel’s Ministry of Health, Siegal Sadetzki Jacobson, MD, MPH, director of public health services, and Eric J. Haas, MD, MSCE, director of the Department of Routine Immunizations. Speaking on the topic Israel’s Proactive Approach to Combating Coronavirus, Dr. Sadetzki and Dr. Haas have been at the forefront of Israel's widely-admired measures to contain the pandemic.  

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Shai Babad, director general of Israel’s Finance Ministry, addressed an international audience of Israel Bonds supporters on May 11. Speaking as part of the organization’s ongoing global events series, Babad updated listeners on the severe impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on Israel’s economy.  

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As the coronavirus crisis continues to impact Israel, its citizens and its economy, as well as Jewish communities and all individuals around the globe, a search for answers amidst the uncertainty remains. Israel Bonds President and CEO Israel Maimon shared his insights and perspectives recently with a number of influential Israeli, Jewish and other media sources, including The Jerusalem Post, Israel21c, Jewish Broadcasting Service, Christian Broadcasting Network, MergerMarket and Radio Entrepreneurs on the critical steps needed for economic recovery efforts to take place in order to ensure the long-term prosperity of the Jewish state  

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In his second event in a month with Israel Bonds, Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff spoke to over 430 Israel Bonds Women’s Division members about his background and vision for his hit Israeli television action series via Zoom on May 4, sharing a behind the scenes perspective on the developments and direction which led to the success of the top-rated show, now in its third season.  

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Israel’s head of state, President Reuven Rivlin, was a major highlight of the Israel Bonds celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s independence day – which took place April 29 via Zoom.  

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On April 28, Israel Bonds joined Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in commemorating Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, holding a ceremony that united over 500, in honor of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the Jewish state in addition to those who perished as a result of terrorism.  

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The leadership and staff of Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds mourn the passing of former Bonds President and CEO Gideon Patt.  

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Israel Bonds leadership and staff throughout the world – over 400 strong – joined as one in commemorating Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day – on April 21.   

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On April 20, Israel Bonds International held a global event with Major General Elyezer Shkedy, former commander of the Israel Air Force, in commemoration of Yom HaShoah, international Holocaust Remembrance Day.  

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On April 14, Israel Bonds held an exclusive briefing with Brian Nick, investment strategist and market analyst, on the topic: Navigating Financial Markets through the Coronavirus Pandemic, in its fifth installment of its global event series.  

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Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff spoke to over 150 Israel Bonds New Leadership fans of the hit Israeli television series via Zoom on Sunday, April 12, sharing not only secrets behind the global sensation but also the process leading to its creation.  

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On April 7, Israel Bonds Women’s Division held an exclusive briefing with Charlie Harary, author, entrepreneur, attorney and motivational speaker, on the topic, “Passover: Appreciating the Freedom in Our Lives” for an enlightening discussion in spirit of the holiday. Founder of the multi-million dollar venture capture firm, H3, and current CEO of Ayven Point Group, an investment and advisory company based in New York, Charlie provided insight and inspiring discussion on ways to keep the warmth of Pesach in homes and hearts during these especially challenging times.  

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On April 2, Israel Bonds leadership was part of an exclusive event with American Friends of Rambam Hospital, in association with the Consulate General of Israel to New England, for an insightful view at the way Israel’s courageous medical teams are working to treat and combat coronavirus and keep the people of Israel safe.   

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For its second global event, held March 30, Israel Bonds welcomed Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, head of the International Media Branch of the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, to address measures the IDF is taking to defend and protect Israel’s borders, while containing the spread of coronavirus and its impact on the lives of Israeli citizens.  

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On March 24, Israel Bonds leadership held an exclusive event with Israeli journalist Dana Weiss, chief political analyst for Israel’s Channel 12, and host of Israel’s most-watched new program, “Saturday Evening News with Dana Weiss.”  

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Every year approximately 18,000 pro-Israel supporters from across the country and around the world converge in Washington, DC, for the annual AIPAC Policy Conference.  Ahead of his remarks on March 1 at the Policy Conference, Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Danny Danon joined Israel Bonds investors at the President’s Club level ($100,000 and greater), for an off-the-record briefing on 'Israel in the United Nations' at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington on February 29.  

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Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon was a featured participant at two prestigious gatherings in recent weeks - the Israeli-American (IAC) National Summit, held December 5-8 in Hollywood, Florida, and the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) ‘Night of Heroes,’ which took place November 20 in Boston.   

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Israel Bonds held an exclusive event with Ambassador Ron Dermer, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC in Tampa, FL on December 18, which included a cocktail supper and remarks from the ambassador.   

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The leadership and staff of Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds mourn the passing of Burton P. Resnick. A titan of Israel Bonds and the Jewish world whose influence was felt throughout the country and in Israel, Mr. Resnick was 83.  

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On December 16, the Israel Bonds Young Investors Society hosted its annual Hanukkah celebration at Lavan 541 in Manhattan, in which over 150 young professionals gathered for the festivities and heard from famous Jewish comedian Modi, who brought laughter and amusement to the group.  

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On November 21, Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon was interviewed on Boston station Radio Entrepreneurs. In discussing Israel and Israel Bonds with host Jonathan Freedman, Maimon said, “In just 71 years, Israel has realized amazing achievements. The resilience of Israel and the Jewish people, supported by the Diaspora, brought us to where we are today.”  

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The 2019 Israel Bonds International Leadership Conference - themed Perpetuating a Tradition of Leadership -  was held November 14-17 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, bringing together over 100 Bonds leaders from the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe.   

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At the 'Night to Honor Israel' event held November 6 at the New World Center in Miami Beach, $525,000 worth of Israel bonds were purchased by Florida municipalities in honor of Israel’s Consul General to Florida Lior Haiat for his outstanding work and commitment to Florida and to the Jewish state.  

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On October 30, Israel bond sales in the U.S. crossed the $1 billion mark, making 2019 the seventh consecutive year the $1 billion milestone has been exceeded.  

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Over forty women from cities spanning across the United States and Canada embarked on a meaningful journey throughout Israel on the Israel Bonds Women’s Division Delegation which took place October 27-31, 2019.   

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On September 19, Israel Bonds leadership, in cooperation with IsraAID, held a briefing with IsraAID (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance, Inc., Executive Director Seth Davis and Emergency Response Lead Michal Bar to discuss the organization’s progress and status of disaster relief provided to the victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.  

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On September 9, Israel Bonds Los Angeles Prime Minister’s Club held a private reception to welcome Ambassador Hillel Newman, the new Consul General of Israel to Los Angeles, at the home of Laura and Leigh Stein in Beverly Hills. The event was attended by prominent community members who have invested $25,000 or more in Israel bonds.  

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On July 24, Israel Bonds New York Women’s Division and New York Young Investors Society held an exclusive lunch at Bonds New York headquarters with over 50 attendees, featuring guest speaker Karnit Goldwasser.  

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Israel Bonds recently hosted three events with renowned Nazi hunters Serge and Beate Klarsfeld.   

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Continuing its ongoing series of conference calls with prominent Israeli leaders and officials from across the spectrum, Israel Bonds proudly hosted a July 8 call with MK Yuli Edelstein, speaker of the Knesset. Bonds leadership from three continents participated as Speaker Edelstein discussed Israel’s security situation, the ongoing resilience of its economy and the upcoming national election - Israel’s second this year - which he hoped “will result in a broad and stable coalition to deal with our numerous challenges.”  

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Israel Bonds was a proud sponsor of the 14th Pan American Maccabi Games that took place in Mexico City July 5- 15.  

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Kicking off the start of summer, Israel Bonds’ New York Women’s Division hosted ‘Flow Yoga and Meditation: To Move Your Body and Mind’ on Sunday, June 23, in which over 20 women gathered to exercise, unwind, and connect with one another at Lex Fit Gym in Murray Hill in Manhattan.  

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Israel Bonds celebrated Israel at the annual Israel Day Parade held June 2 in New York.  

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In a series of inspiring events culminating in the annual Celebrate Israel Parade in New York on June 2, Bonds New Leadership representatives kicked off the festivities with a national New Leadership council meeting and lunch on May 31 hosted by new co-chairs Hadassah Backman and Hannah Niman and cabinet, followed by an elaborate Shabbat dinner at The Jewish Museum which sold out almost immediately, attracting a crowd of over 200 from the U.S. and Canada.  

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Israel Bonds honored Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 29 in Jerusalem in recognition of the steadfast support he has consistently demonstrated for Israel since becoming governor and, previously, as a member of Congress.    

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Gilad Sharon, son of iconic general and prime minister Ariel Sharon, met with Israel Bonds New Leadership representatives at a luncheon held in his honor on May 21 at Bonds headquarters in New York.   

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Gilad Sharon, son of iconic general and prime minister Ariel Sharon – whom David Ben-Gurion hailed as “the greatest field commander in the history of the IDF” – offered reflections on his father at three Israel Bonds events May 20 and 21.  

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In a second gathering with world renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur Elie Tahari, Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds Women’s Division hosted over 70 women from the New York area at a private briefing, fashion show and dinner at the esteemed visionary’s Fifth Avenue flagship in Bryant Park.  

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An international delegation of Israel Bonds leaders from seven countries convened in Poland for the International March of the Living, marching with thousands of others along the somber route from Auschwitz to Birkenau.  

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Isaac 'Bougie' Herzog, chairman of the executive of the Jewish Agency for Israel, held a conference call with the global leadership of Israel Bonds on April 10 as part of an ongoing series of briefings from top-level Israeli officials and representatives.  

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The biennial Israel Bonds Maimonides Medical Delegation visited Israel March 10-14 for an insider’s look at Israel’s world-leading advances in science and medicine.  

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As Israel Bonds investors and supporters from around the world gathered to celebrate the annual Prime Minister’s Club Dinner and weekend of events March 1-3 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, Israel Bonds’ Women’s Division held a council meeting to mark the organization’s Year of the Lay Leader and to formally announce the Israel Bonds New York Women’s Division.  

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Israel Bonds kicked off its year-long celebration of the organization’s storied tradition of leadership on Sunday, March 3 at the annual International Prime Minister’s Club Dinner, held at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida.  

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The Israel Bonds New Leadership Annual Blue & White Party took place on Saturday, March 2 on a private yacht in Hollywood, Florida.  

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In her fourth speaking engagement with Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds’ Women’s Division, Israeli attorney and human rights activist, founder of Shurat HaDin Law Center and best-selling author, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, Esq. addressed over 70 women from the New York metro area who gathered to hear of her heroic efforts in leading the legal fight against terror financing, the BDS movement and courtroom tactics utilized against the Jewish state by its enemies.  

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Showcasing Israel’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, Development Company for Israel (International) Ltd/Israel Bonds welcomed Efrat Roman, inventor, founder and CEO of EZbra, to two events designed to facilitate the participation of women in activities of Israel Bonds in the UK.  

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On December 17, Israel Bonds joined the American Committee for the Tel Aviv Foundation to honor Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai and Foundation Chair and President Josh Weston at a breakfast held at the Harmonie Club in New York City.  

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On December 12, Israel Bonds New York New Leadership hosted “Last Call – End of the Year Soirée” at Avenue in New York City, at which the sold-out event brought together over 150 young professionals for an exciting evening filled with networking and live entertainment to culminate 2018.  

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On December 6, Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, head of the IDF’s International Media Branch, provided a detailed briefing for Israel Bonds leadership and staff on Operation Northern Shield, an intensive army effort to uncover and destroy Hezbollah attack tunnels extending from Lebanon into Israel. At the time of the briefing, two tunnels had been uncovered.  

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On December 3, Israel Bonds was privileged to welcome Israeli Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, who joined Bonds staff in celebrating Hanukkah at the organization’s corporate headquarters in midtown Manhattan.  

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A record attendance of 560 people from the South Palm Beach County Community joined together for the Fifth Annual Unity for Israel Reception at B’nai Torah Congregation on November 29, 2018.   

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On November 14, Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon was interviewed by Israeli reporter Michelle Makori in a segment in which she noted the record-setting accomplishment of exceeding $1 billion in annual U.S. Israel bond sales by October, the earliest point in the year the milestone has been achieved. She also observed that 2018 was the sixth consecutive year the organization has reached this goal.   
   

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In a two-day conference organized by Israel Bonds’ Women’s Division Prime Minister’s Circle, over 100 women from around the U.S. and Canada gathered in New York to attend an enlightening and informative discussion between renowned civil liberties lawyer and Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz and high-profile criminal defense attorney Benjamin Brafman, in addition to a fashion show and briefing with famous Israeli designer Elie Tahari and caught a viewing of the Broadway play, The Prom.   

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Israel Bonds’ Real Estate & Allied Industries Division held its annual luncheon on November 8 at Cipriani 42^nd Street in New York to honor Marty Burger, CEO of Silverstein Properties, Inc. with the Israel Peace Medal and real estate investor Arnold S. Penner with the Israel Bonds Lifetime Achievement Award.    

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Israel Bonds’ Women’s Division of Metropolitan New Jersey hosted over 170 advocates of Israel on November 8, 2018 at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ to honor former Women’s Division director Debra Schwartz and Dr. Sarah Klibanoff, Rebbetzin of Congregation Etz Chaim, each with the Diamond Gala Award for their dedication and perseverance in support of the Jewish nation.  

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On November 4, Israel Bonds’ Boston Business Delegation 2018, chaired by Jeffrey Davis, brought together 15 industry professionals to explore Israel from the Old City of Jerusalem to modern Tel Aviv for five days of networking with leading Israeli executives and business entrepreneurs.  

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On October 24 and 25, Israel Bonds, represented by President & CEO Israel Maimon and National Marketing & Communications Director James Galfund, proudly participated in the opening of the Israeli Innovation Center, located in the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Jaffa.  

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For the sixth consecutive year, annual U.S. Israel bond sales have exceeded $1 billion.  

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Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon announced Arnon Perlman has assumed responsibility as the organization’s executive director for international sales and operations in Europe and Latin America.  

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Israel Bonds’ Greater New York Region Insurance Division held its annual luncheon at the St. Regis Hotel in New York on October 17, 2018 to honor Keith J. Wolfe, President, U.S. Property & Casualty at Swiss Reinsurance Company and Thomas Hughes, Executive VP & General Counsel, Corporate Secretary for Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company.  

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Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer held an exclusive briefing for U.S. and Canadian Israel Bonds leadership via a special conference call convened on October 15.  

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Development Company for Israel (International), Ltd. /Israel Bonds in the UK held a prestigious luncheon at London’s House of Lords on Tuesday, October 9. The distinguished event included the presence of numerous members of Parliament, as well as Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Danny Danon, and His Excellency Mark Regev, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Court of St. James.  

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Israel Prize Laureate Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman – chief rabbi of Migdal HaEmek and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council – together with other special guests, joined in affixing mezuzahs to the doors in the new Israel Bonds office in Mexico City.  

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Israel Bonds proudly welcomed Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Finance Ministry Director General Shai Babad to its New York headquarters on August 23 for a meeting with senior management.  

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Philadelphia Women’s Division's 6^th Annual Chai Tea honored Ann Waldman.  

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On August 4, Standard & Poor’s accorded Israel its highest rating ever, raising its outlook from A+ to AA–.   

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On August 5, more than 70 members of Hadassah and guests enjoyed the 6th annual Hadassah Donor event sponsored by Israel Bonds Ohio with Merry Lynne Lincove as the Miriam’s Cup honoree.  

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On July 10 at Israel Bonds' corporate headquarters in New York, leaders from some of the most prominent Jewish organizations were invited to attend a meeting hosted by recently elected Israel Bonds’ Board Chairman Howard L. Goldstein along with Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon.  

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In a span of four amazing days, the 2018 Israel Bonds staff delegation covered an extraordinary amount of ground, exploring Israel from all points of the compass – north, south, east and west – engaging in the nation’s spirituality, history, and boundless potential.  

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Deutsche Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann visited Israel July 2-3.  

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Central Ohio Corporate & Institutional investors were invited to a luncheon for an update on Israel and its economy, hosted by  Michael Gonsiorowski, Reginal President, PNC Bank.   

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More than 50 women gathered on June 25 at the headquarters of Progressive Insurance for the Israel Bonds Cleveland Wine Reception and Art Tour.  

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In a two-day conference held by Israel Bonds’ Women’s Division Prime Minister’s Circle, over 50 women from around the U.S. and Canada gathered in New York to hear from international philanthropist, diplomat and entrepreneur Ronald S. Lauder, marked by a reception and exclusive guided tour of the Neue Galerie museum of which he serves as president.  

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Globally renowned investor Warren Buffett, chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, welcomed Israel Bonds back to Omaha on June 7 for the second Bonds event in his hometown and his third with the organization in the last 18 months.  

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Israel Bonds was a proud participant in the annual ‘Celebrate Israel’ parade in New York on Sunday, June 3. Bonds lay leaders and staff proudly marched up 5th Avenue as thousands of spectators lined the parade route.    

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London’s historic Royal Albert Hall, opened in 1871 by Queen Victoria, was the glittering setting for a gala salute to Israel on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.  

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On May 23, Israel Bonds held a Corporate & Institutional Luncheon at the Queen City Club in Cincinnati, hosted and sponsored by Amy Bixel, Senior Vice President, Huntington Bank.  

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More than 30 supporters of Israel Bonds attended the Cincinnati Dessert Reception, hosted on May 23 at the home of Pamela & Bernard Barbash.  

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Israel Bonds Philadelphia Women’s Division held it’s first Golda event, chaired by Terry Auerbach & Jean Herz on May 22 at Green Valley Country Club featuring comedian and auhtor Joel Chasnoff.  

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In celebration of Israel’s 70th anniversary, Israel Bonds Canada honored former prime minister Stephen Harper on the actual  date – May 14 – that David Ben-Gurion declared Israel’s independence.  

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On Tuesday, May 8, Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds underwent an important leadership transition. During a meeting of the U.S. national board of directors, Richard L. Hirsch, an integral part of Israel Bonds for decades who had served as chairman of the board for nearly eight years, retired from his position.  Howard L. Goldstein of Miami, who had been serving as vice chairman, was approved as his successor by unanimous vote.    

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As Israel commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Israel Defense Forces this week, Israel Bonds proudly hosted 12 IDF soldiers wounded in combat.  

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Writer, relationship expert, motivational speaker, and star of the Bravo television reality series The Real Housewives of New Jersey Siggy Flicker shared her time and words of wisdom with the Israel Bonds Women’s Division of Metropolitan New Jersey on Thursday, May 3rd at an intimate dessert reception in Livingston.  

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Israel Bonds Women’s Division of Los Angeles held its annual Golda Meir Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills in which seven exceptional women were honored for their dedication to the State of Israel and for their ongoing commitment to the Bonds organization.  

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Israel Bonds Philadelphia Women’s Division was privileged to have Nadav Kidron as its speaker for their spring Aviva program held on April 26 at Positano Coast.  

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An Israel Bonds delegation comprised of 200 participants from cities across three continents traveled to Israel for the momentous occasion of the nation's 70^th anniversary.    

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Sergeant Benjamin Anthony (Res.), founder of ‘Our Soldiers Speak’, spoke in Great Neck, New York on April 24, 2018.  

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In memoriam of an exemplary wife, mother, physician and devout supporter of the Bonds organization, Israel Bonds Women’s Division of Tampa Bay paid tribute to the life of Dr. Leslie Weiss z”l at a gathering dedicated to her honor as a remarkable woman who advocated for strengthening the Jewish homeland.  

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On April 11, Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon, together with Bonds leaders from Mexico, Panama and Brazil, spoke at a Yom HaShoah ceremony in Belgrade adjacent to the Sajmiste concentration camp to honor the thousands of Serbian Jews who lost their lives in the Holocaust.  

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On March 27^th, 2018, twenty-five members of Israel Bonds New Leadership Western Region came together for a social event at an Los Angeles Clippers game at the Staples Center.   

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Israel Bonds and the Palm Beach Community joined together for the Fifth Annual Unity for Israel Reception at Palm Beach Synagogue on March 19, 2018.  

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With a theme of ‘Bonding Together for Israel,’ Israel Bonds staff joined as one for three days of learning, connection and friendship.  The shared experience took place March 12-14 in New York.  

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On March 6, 2018, Twenty-eight members of our Women’s and New Leadership Divisions came together at a wine and cheese social to learn how Marcelle Rosenstrauch, world renowned artist and founder of the Quest Collection, creates beautiful but affordable Judaica.  

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Walk the halls of Herod’s palace in Second Temple Period Jerusalem without a time machine?  That’s an objective of the Virtual Reality Innovation Lab at the Tower of David Museum.  Drink the wine our ancestors drank during Temple and Talmudic times?  Already a reality at Ariel University.  Briefing by Jonathan Lincoln from the Office of UN’s Permanent Envoy to the Middle East Peace process?  Jonathan’s dad is a former Chair of the Rabbinic Advisory Council.  Dayeinu, that would be enough, but it’s only a sample of recently concluded Israel Bonds 30^th Rabbinic Israel Delegation’s program.  

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Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon joined hundreds of Israel Bonds supporters from the U.S., Canada and Mexico at the International Prime Minister’s Club Dinner, held February 11^th at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach.  The dinner marked the official launch of the annual Israel Bonds sales effort, which this year highlights Israel’s 70^th anniversary.  

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Over an exhilarating weekend filled with significant events leading on through the Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds annual International Prime Minister’s Club Dinner, Israel Bonds’ Women’s Division marked the occasion by ushering in a new chairperson, Laura Orzy of Toronto, while paying tribute to now former chairperson, Shira Lewis, after her three years of service.    

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On February 7th, 2018, Israel Bonds Cleveland and the Temple-Tifereth Israel hosted a dessert reception with guest speaker Nadav Kidron, CEO of OraMed Pharmaceuticals.   

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The Israel Bonds New York Leadership Council met for a luncheon, attended by more than 20 of New York Region’s most influential leaders, at the Israel Bonds headquarters in Manhattan on January 31, 2018.  

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In a poignant lecture and discussion, Israel Bonds’ Women’s Division and New Leadership Division held an intimate evening with Francine Klagsbrun, award-winning author of Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel.  
   

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On December 31, Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds closed the books on 2017 sales exceeding $1.112 billion, the fifth consecutive year investments eclipsed the $1 billion mark.  Worldwide sales approached $1.3 billion, adding to a global total of more than $41 billion since the first bonds were issued in 1951.  

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In its lasting mission to ensure the prosperity of the Bonds organization and secure the next generation of bondholders, Israel Bonds New Leadership Division brought young investors from seven countries across three continents to Camp Young Judaea in Wimberley, Texas and to Austin, Texas for its inaugural Bonds Bootcamp.   

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Beginning December 3, the Israel Bonds Women’s Division held a series of exclusive events for its Prime Minister’s Circle members, including a dinner with Major General (Res.) Meir Klifi-Amir, current Friends of the IDF national director and CEO, at Abigael’s on Broadway in New York City, followed by a private tour and briefing at the United Nations by Talie Danon and her husband, Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon, on December 4.  

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On November 27, Israel Bonds Palm Beach held a Unity for Israel Reception at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, Florida, with Ambassador Ido Aharoni, former consul general of Israel in New York.  

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On November 15, Israel Bonds Los Angeles held a breakfast briefing at Young Israel North Beverly Hills with Ambassador Danny Danon, Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations.  

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On November 14, Israel Bonds Los Angeles leadership welcomed Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis at a private reception hosted at the home of Gina Raphael and Jeffrey Gross.  

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On November 9, 2017 Israel Bonds New York held its annual Real Estate and Allied Divisions Luncheon.  

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Forty women from cities spanning across the United States and Canada embarked on a rewarding journey throughout Israel on the Israel Bonds Women’s Division Delegation which took place October 29-November 2, 2017.   

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Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon participated in a panel discussion organized by the Israeli-American Council (IAC) as part of its annual conference held November 3-6 in Washington, DC.  

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Israel Bonds Philadelphia Women’s Division had the pleasure of hearing Clifford May, speak on ‘Israel’s Threat Matrix: Security Challenges on Israel’s Borders and Beyond,” at their fall Aviva program.  

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Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon highights the strength and resiliance of Israel's economy in a new blog.  

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Malcolm Hoenlein spoke at Hillcrest Jewish Center on October 29, 2017.    

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November 2, 2017 will mark a date of great significance to the State of Israel and Jews around the world; on this day 100 years ago, British Foreign Secretary Lord Arthur James Balfour composed an historic letter to Baron Lionel Walter Rothschild, prominent leader of the Anglo-Jewry community, expressing the British government’s support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.  

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On October 25, 2017, the Cleveland Women’s and New Leadership divisions hosted a Wine & Cheese Social at the Pennello Gallery in the scenic Little Italy District of Cleveland.   

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The 47^th annual Israel Bonds & B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Tribute Event was held October 22, 2017 honoring Robert & Teresa Zimmerman.  

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The board, council and staff of Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds mourn the passing of Irwin Hochberg, devoted national and New York Jewish leader, and widely-respected business executive.   

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Earlier this month, we shared an update on Israel Bonds-assisted Hurricane Harvey relief efforts led by the Israel Bonds Houston office. This past week, Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon, National Vice President for Sales Stuart Garawitz and National Director of Human Resources Barry Loyal, led a delegation to affected communities. The group was joined by Israel Bonds Southwest Region Executive Director Karen Garfield, Israel Bonds Houston New Leadership committee member Zachary Samet, and Bonds Houston registered representatives Steve Landis and Eric Lipman.  

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As we enter the new year, Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds honors the legacy of a founding father of the Jewish state, and his son, who represents the current generation of Israel’s leaders.  

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In the wake of one of the most devastating storms to hit the continental United States, restoration efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey are ongoing, and the need for immediate assistance continues.  

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On August 17^th, a committee of 23 young professionals came together to host the largest ever Israel Bonds Chicago New Leadership event with 225 people in attendance.   

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On August 14, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed bills allowing the state to invest in Israel bonds and prohibiting state and local governments from contracting with or investing in companies that boycott Israel.   

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Israel Bonds Philadelphia Women’s Division recently honored past Women’s Division Chair Iris Segel during its 5^th annual Chai Tea.  

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On Sunday, August 6, 2017, more than 70 members of the Columbus chapter of Hadassah gathered at the historic Jeffrey Mansion in Bexley, Ohio for the  fifth annual Israel Bonds/Hadassah Donor Event.    

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In an article highlighting Warren Buffett's participation in his second Israel  Bonds event in less than a year, the Wall Street Journal wrote an article headlined, "Buffett  Sings the Praises of Israel Bonds."  

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Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, in Washington for meetings with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and other officials, met with leaders of the Washington Israel Bonds campaign.  

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Cleveland: Seventy Prime Ministers Club members gathered for a reception at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven on July 13, 2017 in appreciation of their investments in Israel bonds. Also included were representatives of institutional investors that included KeyBank, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington National Bank, Cuyahoga County, and the Mt. Sinai Healthcare Foundation. Guest speaker was Dr. Matthew Levitt, Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.  

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More than 140 participants attended the Israel Bonds Akron Community Tribute event on June 29, honoring long time educator Sarah Greenblatt.
   

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The Cleveland Women’s Division Sponsors Luncheon was held on June 21 at the home of Carolann and Martin Cohen.   

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Rony Hizkiyahu, appointed accountant general by Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon in November 2016, was welcomed to Israel Bonds corporate headquarters on June 14.  

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Israel Bonds held its 2017 National Leadership Conference in Los Angeles June 4-6, celebrating a city that first embraced the Bonds program in 1951 when David Ben-Gurion brought his new initiative to the West Coast via a gala event at the Hollywood Bowl.  

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Israel Bonds Rochester recently installed Al Kinel as the new campaign Chairman succeeding Eric Weinberg who held the position for almost 13 years.   

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The Columbus Corporate & Institutional Luncheon was held  June 8, 2017 at the Columbus Club, hosted by Huntington National Bank.   

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The Israel Bonds Central Ohio tribute event was held at Congregation Torat Emet  June 8, 2017 with over 100 participants.   

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The Philadelphia Women’s Division recently spent a day in Cape May, New Jersey touring the Emlen Physick Museum, historic Cape May by Trolley and lunch at the Washington Inn.  

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Israel Bonds will convene its first-ever leadership conference in Los Angeles June 4-6, to be attended by Bonds leaders from the U.S., Canada and Latin America.  

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Thirty-five Cleveland area business and civic leaders visited Israel April 22-30 under the auspices of Israel Bonds Cleveland and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.  

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Israel Bonds is pleased to announce that Michelle Klahr is the new director of the Women's Division.  

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National New Leadership Council member Austin Weinerman recently hosted 40 people for April’s Lunch & Learn with Kobi Marom.   

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Israel Bonds honored Senator Lindsey Graham, presenting him with the Shimon Peres Leadership Award, at the 2017 Community Reception in Columbia, SC on May 7th, 2017.  

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Over 200 members of the Philadelphia New Leadership Division and their families enjoyed the 8th annual Yom Ha’atzmaut Family Celebration in the historic Society Hill section of Philadelphia.  

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On April 3, the state of Ohio made a historic Israel bond investment of $61 million.  

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Over 100 people attended 'Unite with Israel' on March 13.  

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The 5th Israel Bonds Maimonides Delegation to Israel took place March 5-9.  

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On February 15, Israel Bonds hosted Houston City Controller Chris Brown.  

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Israel Bonds officially launched its 2017 sales effort at the gala International Prime Minister’s Club Weekend, held February 9-12 in Miami Beach, Florida.   

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In January, Israel Bonds surpassed $40 billion in worldwide sales since the first bonds were issued in 1951.   

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