Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Jewish National Fund-USA Supports "Operation Hug," Bringing Lone Soldiers and Their Parents Together

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Donnerstag, November 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA has committed $1 million toward a $3 million fundraising goal to establish a fund to support the travel and accommodation needs of the parents of Lone Soldiers in Israel. Known as "Operation Hug," the initiative was established in partnership with Nefesh B'Nefesh and the Center for Entrepreneurial Jewish Philanthropy (CEJP).

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  • Partnering with others, the organization is supporting travel for parents of Lone Soldiers who are in active combat or injured.
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA has committed $1 million toward a $3 million fundraising goal to establish a fund to support the travel and accommodation needs of the parents of Lone Soldiers in Israel.
  • Currently, about 5,000 lone soldiers from around the world serve in combat units in the IDF.
  • Parents of Lone Soldier wishing to participate should call NBN's Lone Soldier hotline at 201-605-7440.

Anonybit Raises Additional $3 Million To Revolutionize Identity Management with Privacy-by-Design Decentralized Biometrics

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Dienstag, Oktober 17, 2023

NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonybit, an innovator in decentralized biometric authentication and data protection, has secured an additional $3 million funding round led by JAM FINTOP with participation from Connecticut Innovations and 4S Bay Partners, the family office of Jessica Sarowitz and Steve Sarowitz, increasing its total funds raised to $8 million. This additional investment will accelerate Anonybit's mission to provide privacy-by-design identity management solutions to enterprises that are looking for new ways to authenticate users in order to avoid account takeover attacks and data breaches.

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  • Anonybit's patent-pending technology enables the distributed storage and processing of biometrics and other personal data.
  • The company's flagship product, the Anonybit Genie, unifies the identity lifecycle, connecting digital onboarding to authentication and account recovery through the use of decentralized biometrics along the user journey.
  • This innovative approach can prevent synthetic identity fraud and account takeovers, supporting a wide range of enterprise use cases.
  • For more information about Anonybit and its innovative privacy-centric identity management solutions, please visit Anonybit's website .

The Closest You Can Get to Israel Without Being There

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Donnerstag, Juni 1, 2023

DENVER, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Places are filling up fast for one of the largest-ever international gatherings for Israel supporters. The Global Conference for Israel will unite thousands of philanthropists, high school and college students, and the Israelis who manage and benefit from Jewish National Fund-USA's philanthropic investments, for a weekend of unparalleled conversations, enrichment, and entertainment.

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  • DENVER, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Places are filling up fast for one of the largest-ever international gatherings for Israel supporters.
  • The conference's entertainment will be headlined by stand-up comic star, Alex Edelman , fresh from his summer run on Broadway.
  • In addition, participants will witness a jaw-dropping musical performance by Jewish National Fund-USA's Special in Uniform Band.
  • The Global Conference for Israel will also feature exclusive events for young professionals ages 22-40, as well as special programming for college and high school students.

Hope and Optimism Celebrated at AFNATAL "Sharing the Light of Healing" Gala Supporting Pioneering Treatment for Trauma and PTSD

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Montag, Dezember 12, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFNATAL (https://www.afnatal.org/) hosted the inaugural "Sharing the Light of Healing" gala with an emotional and moving program that was an inspiring celebration of optimism and healing. The event took place at the illustrious 583 Park Avenue where Jude Yovel Recanati, NATAL's co-Founder and President and Andrew J. Malik, Chairman at Needham & Company were honored by press, community members, philanthropists, and mental health professionals. Emceed by TV journalist, Tijana Ibrahimovic, the gala raised awareness for the pioneering work NATAL has accomplished in Israel and the USA through AFNATAL.

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  • Emceed by TV journalist, TijanaIbrahimovic, the gala raised awareness for the pioneering work NATAL has accomplished in Israel and the USA through AFNATAL.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized for the work of NATAL and AFNATAL in America," said Jude Yovel Recanati.
  • Tonight's gala also introduces Emi Palmor, our new Chair, to continue building and growing NATAL for years to come."
  • Yair Aquizerat, an Israeli soldier, student, husband, father, and NATAL client spoke movingly about his four-year journey of trauma and treatment.

We Are "One!" 1,400 Proud Zionists Unite at Jewish National Fund-USA's National Conference

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Montag, November 14, 2022

BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2022 //PRNewswire// -- Over 1,400 supporters of the land and people of Israel united in Boston on November 4-6, 2022, for an unforgettable and riveting weekend at Jewish National Fund-USA's largest ever National Conference .

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2022 //PRNewswire// -- Over 1,400 supporters of the land and people of Israel united in Boston on November 4-6, 2022, for an unforgettable and riveting weekend at Jewish National Fund-USA's largest ever National Conference .
  • "We are particularly proud of the role Jewish National Fund-USA continues to play in broadening and deepening the people-to-people connection between Israel and the U.S.," said Boston-based philanthropists and National Conference Co-Chairs, Risa Aronson and Michael Blank.
  • Jewish National Fund-USA's National Conference also welcomed over 600 high school and college students from across the country.
  • Registration is open for Jewish National Fund-USA's 2023 International Conference for Israel (November 30-December 3, 2023) in Denver, Colorado.

IRONSCALES Takes Home Gold in 2021 International Best in Business Awards

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Dienstag, November 2, 2021

ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Globee Awards, the world's premier business awards program, recently named IRONSCALES a Gold Globee Winner in three categories of its 8th Annual International Best in Business Awards program.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Globee Awards, the world's premier business awards program, recently named IRONSCALES a Gold Globee Winner in three categories of its 8th Annual International Best in Business Awards program.
  • IRONSCALES, the fastest growing email security provider in the world, received the highest recognition possible in the following categories:
    The coveted annual International Best in Business Awards program recognizes and honors the world's best in organizational performance, products and services, innovations, and executives from every major industry in the world.
  • This annual awards program celebrates the individuals and teams who set industry benchmarks for excellence.
  • These Gold Globee awards recognize our team's commitment to our customers and our focus on product innovation to keep us ahead of these cybersecurity threats."