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People's Choice Award Voting Starts for World Zionist Village

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA) announced the Top 10 concept design finalists for its revolutionary World Zionist Village, and wants your vote for the People's Choice Award .

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA) announced the Top 10 concept design finalists for its revolutionary World Zionist Village, and wants your vote for the People's Choice Award .
  • "People around the world want to have a say, not only about the design concept for the World Zionist Village, but about Israel and our future."
  • The Top 10 finalists were announced on July 16 and marked the start of the public voting time for the People's Choice Award.
  • The World Zionist Village is part of JNF-USA's vision to ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for Israel by connecting the next generation to the land and people of Israel.

Jewish National Fund-USA First to Bring American Teens Back to Israel

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Airport with 241 exuberant teens from across the U.S. on board bound for the organization's Alexander Muss High School in Israel (High School in Israel).

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  • Airport with 241 exuberant teens from across the U.S. on board bound for the organization's Alexander Muss High School in Israel (High School in Israel).
  • Now we are thrilled to charter a flight back to Israel with the next generation of Jewish leaders on board," said JNF-USA President Dr. Sol Lizerbram.
  • It is believed that this is the first and only group of American teens to enter Israel since travel restrictions were imposed.
  • Today, our children are continuing that dream and returning to our Promised Land, the land of Israel and the nation of the Jewish people.

Jewish National Fund-USA Brings Leading Zionist Movements Together Inspiring Teen Travel to Israel

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new and exciting era in long term teen travel to Israel has begun with the launch of Jewish National Fund-USA's (JNF-USA) DREAM ISRAEL: Teen Travel Initiative .

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  • NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new and exciting era in long term teen travel to Israel has begun with the launch of Jewish National Fund-USA's (JNF-USA) DREAM ISRAEL: Teen Travel Initiative .
  • The initiative will reignite long-term Jewish teen travel to Israel, bringing leading Zionist movements, the Conservative and Reform movements together with JNF-USA.
  • For example, if a teen raises $2,500 in funds, they receive $3,750 in grants for a minimum four-week program in Israel.
  • A core part of that connection is impactful and educational long-term teen travel to Israel as well as building ties to Reform Movement institutions within Israel.

EIB to support for high-impact investment in 11 Sahel countries under Great Green Wall initiative

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Monday, January 11, 2021

The EIB financing and technical support will enhance the impact of the Great Green Wall initiative to improve biodiversity in the Sahel and better tackle climate and environmental challenges facing the region.

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  • The EIB financing and technical support will enhance the impact of the Great Green Wall initiative to improve biodiversity in the Sahel and better tackle climate and environmental challenges facing the region.
  • The EU Bank is pleased to join African and international partners in ensuring that the Great Green Wall biodiversity initiative improves lives and opportunities across the Sahel.
  • EIB harnessing global capital markets to support biodiversity investment

    Future EIB investment for sustainable agriculture and environmental projects across Africa will benefit from the EIB being the first international financial institution to issue bonds to support biodiversity investment.

  • Supporting the Great Green Wall initiative to improve lives and opportunities in the Sahel

    The Great Green Wall initiative aims to restore Africas degraded landscapes and transform the lives of people living in the Sahel.

Leading Lawyers Join Exclusive Networking Group

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

An annual contribution of $1,000 to JNF-USA provides members with access to an exclusive nationwide group of American legal professionals.

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  • An annual contribution of $1,000 to JNF-USA provides members with access to an exclusive nationwide group of American legal professionals.
  • "Our referral network is already being used by leading legal practitioners who are looking to grow their professional networks."
  • "What's different about our referral network is that it doesn't just connect you with other leading legal professionals," said Ganz.
  • JNF-USA is the leading philanthropic organization for Israel that supports critical environmental and nation building activities in Israel's north and south.

Real Estate Players Flock to New Exclusive Networking Group

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

"Our referral network is already being used by leading real estate players who are looking to grow their professional networks while maximizing their philanthropic impact."

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  • "Our referral network is already being used by leading real estate players who are looking to grow their professional networks while maximizing their philanthropic impact."
  • Members of JNF-USA's Real Estate Division also receive access to an exclusive Real Estate Referral Directory , enabling those in the sector to connect with other successful professionals.
  • "With the launch of the national JNF Real Estate Division, we're bringing together like-minded real estate professionals in their support of Israel to facilitate more business and networking opportunities across the country."
  • Glen Weiss, JNF-USA New York Board Member, EVP, Office Leasing - Co-Head of Real Estate, Vornado Realty Trust added: "Many real estate professionals are finding new opportunities outside their immediate geographic area, which is why having access to JNF-USA's real estate network is so important for them."

Israeli Small Businesses Get Creative in Face of Global Upheaval

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Monday, March 30, 2020

NEW YORK, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As small businesses in Israel's north and south face unprecedented economic hardship, local proprietors have come together to create a U.S. focused online marketplace.

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  • NEW YORK, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As small businesses in Israel's north and south face unprecedented economic hardship, local proprietors have come together to create a U.S. focused online marketplace.
  • Through the support of Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA), Israeli artisans and small business owners are sharing their stories and offering unique artisanal products via a new platform called Online Mitzvah Marketplace: Shop Israeli Goods.
  • The initiative will help Israeli businesses operate outside of their traditional business model that relies on foot traffic from tourists.
  • The "one-stop-shop" features daily 10-15-minute episodes available at Youtube.com/jewishnationalfund with interviewees including Israeli craftsmen and small business owners from the country's premier Negev Desert and Galilee region.

Student Leaders See Israel Beyond the Headlines

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Seventy U.S. college student leaders met with Israeli political, cultural, and community leaders from diverse backgrounds and faiths on the recent Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF) Caravan for Democracy Student Leadership Mission to Israel.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Seventy U.S. college student leaders met with Israeli political, cultural, and community leaders from diverse backgrounds and faiths on the recent Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF) Caravan for Democracy Student Leadership Mission to Israel.
  • The mission aims to facilitate constructive dialogue about Israel and the Middle East on college campuses across America.
  • Over the 10-day mission, these non-Jewish student leaders, who had never before been to Israel, visited significant sites including the Mount of the Beatitudes, the Western Wall, Masada, the Dead Sea, and Yad Vashem Israel's memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
  • "As a result of the mission I want to work more with my local Hillel to spread positive information about Israel," said U.S. Navy ROTC and Union College student, Brian Huang.

Netflix Chef Announced as Inaugural Culinary Advisory Council Member

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Netflix chef and Israeli-American restauranteur, Michael Solomonov, has been announced as Jewish National Fund-USA's (JNF-USA) inaugural Culinary Advisory Council member and will support the creation of a new food-tech ecosystem in Israel's Greater Kiryat Shmona region.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Netflix chef and Israeli-American restauranteur, Michael Solomonov, has been announced as Jewish National Fund-USA's (JNF-USA) inaugural Culinary Advisory Council member and will support the creation of a new food-tech ecosystem in Israel's Greater Kiryat Shmona region.
  • "I believe that we, as chefs, never stop being students, which is why I am excited to be the inaugural member of JNF-USA's Culinary Advisory Council where I will advise on the development of the Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF (GCI by JNF)," said Chef Michael Solomonov.
  • "We are seeing a renaissance in Israeli food as American diners embrace the cultural melting pot of cuisines from my home country.
  • Our investment in Israel's north will support this work and create 40,000 new direct and indirect jobs in the region."

All Star Recruiting Celebrates Gratitude Day, Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Jorge Nation Foundation

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Friday, September 20, 2019

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --All Star Recruiting marked its annual Gratitude Day celebration by effecting its purpose, "All Star cares."

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  • DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --All Star Recruiting marked its annual Gratitude Day celebration by effecting its purpose, "All Star cares."
  • Along with spreading appreciation and joy throughout the office, its people embraced the goal of raising at least $10,000 to send a child and his/her family on a Jorge Nation Foundation (JNF) "Dream Trip."
  • "Gratitude is our attitude," states Keith Shattuck, the firm's CEO and a JNF board member.
  • All Star Recruiting not only met its $10,000 goal for the Gratitude Day fundraiser but also exceeded it, raising a total of $19,206.55.