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Head of IDF International Media Branch Briefs Israel Bonds on Operation Northern Shield

12/6/2018

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.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon Joins Israel Bonds for Hanukkah Celebration

12/3/2018

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.

Israel Bonds and South Palm Beach County Community Join Together for the Fifth Annual Unity for Israel Reception

11/29/2018

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.

President & CEO Israel Maimon Interviewed by Israeli Reporter Michelle Makori, Speaks on Record-Setting Success of Bonds

11/14/2018

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.

Women’s Division Prime Minister’s Circle Hosts Alan Dershowitz and Benjamin Brafman, Meets Elie Tahari, and Views Broadway Play, 'The Prom'

11/11/2018

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.

Israel Bonds’ Real Estate & Allied Industries Division Honors Marty Burger and Arnold S. Penner at Annual Luncheon

11/8/2018

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.

Women’s Division of Metropolitan New Jersey Honors Debra Schwartz & Dr. Sarah Klibanoff at Diamond Gala

11/8/2018

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.

Israel Bonds’ Boston Business Delegation 2018

11/4/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Participates in Prestigious Israeli Innovation Center Opening

10/25/2018

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.

$1 Billion in Annual U.S. Sales Mark Achieved for the Sixth Consecutive Year

10/25/2018

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

Arnon Perlman is New Israel Bonds Head of International Sales & Operations

10/19/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Insurance Division Luncheon

10/17/2018

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.

Ambassador Dermer Briefs Israel Bonds Leadership

10/15/2018

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.

Parliament’s House of Lords is Setting for Prestigious Israel Bonds Event

10/9/2018

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.

Israel Prize Laureate Joins in Affixing Mezuzahs in New Bonds Office in Mexico City

8/26/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Proudly Welcomes Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Finance Ministry Director General Shai Babad to its New York Headquarters

8/23/2018

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.

Philadelphia Women’s Division's 6th Annual Chai Tea

8/9/2018

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

Israel Receives Highest-Ever Credit Rating

8/6/2018

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

Israel Bonds Ohio 6th Annual Hadassah Donor Event

8/5/2018

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.

Israel Bonds’ New Chairman of the Board Howard L. Goldstein Convenes with Leaders of Major Jewish Organizations

7/10/2018

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.

2018 Israel Bonds Staff Delegation

7/8/2018

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.

Deutsche Bundesbank President Dr. Jens Weidmann Visits Israel, Meets with Finance Minister, Bank of Israel Governor, Israel Bonds and Views Innovative Tech

7/2/2018

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

Israel Bonds Columbus Corporate & Institutional Luncheon

6/26/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Cleveland Wine Reception and Art Tour

6/25/2018

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

Women’s Division Prime Minister’s Circle Welcomes Ronald S. Lauder, Tours Neue Galerie and Views Broadway Play, Three Tall Women

6/19/2018

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.

Warren Buffett Welcomes Israel Bonds Back to Omaha

6/7/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Celebrates Israel’s 70th at Annual New York Parade

6/3/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Participates in Gala London Salute to Israel

5/24/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Ohio Region Cincinnati Corporate & Institutional Luncheon

5/23/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Ohio Region Cincinnati Dessert Reception

5/23/2018

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

Israel Bonds Philadelphia Women’s Division First Golda Event

5/22/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Announces Liat Ram National Director of New Leadership

5/21/2018

Israel Bonds is pleased to announce Liat Ram as national director of New Leadership.

Israel Bonds Canada Honors Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper

5/14/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Proudly Hosts Visit from 12 Wounded IDF Soldiers

5/8/2018

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

Howard L. Goldstein is New Chairman of the Board

5/8/2018

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.

Women’s Division of Metropolitan New Jersey Hosts an Evening with Siggy Flicker

5/3/2018

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.

Women’s Division of Los Angeles Welcomes Talie Danon & UN Ambassador Danny Danon, Recognizes Seven with Women of Valor Award at Annual Golda Meir Luncheon

5/1/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Philadelphia Women's Division Spring Aviva Program

4/26/2018

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.

Bonds International Delegation Celebrates Israel’s 70th Anniversary

4/24/2018

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.

Great Neck Synagogue Men’s Club and Young Israel of Great Neck Host Dessert Reception Featuring Sergeant Benjamin Anthony

4/24/2018

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

Women’s Division Commemorates the Life of Dr. Leslie Weiss z”l

4/23/2018

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.

Bonds President Honors Serbian Holocaust Victims

4/11/2018

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.

Israel Bonds New Leadership Western Region 2018 Tip-off

3/27/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Palm Beach Fifth Annual Unity for Israel Reception

3/19/2018

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.

Bonding Together for Israel

3/12/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Cleveland Wine & Cheese Social: Learning to Create a Beautiful Passover Table

3/6/2018

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.

30th Rabbinic Israel Delegation, Feb 19-22, 2018

2/22/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Launches 2018 Sales Effort in Presence of Israel's Finance Minister; President Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu Send Congratulatory Messages

2/11/2018

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.

Women’s Division Inducts Laura Orzy as Chairperson, Honors Shira Lewis as former Chair at Installation Ceremony during International Prime Minister’s Club Weekend

2/11/2018

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.

Israel Bonds Cleveland and the Temple-Tifereth Israel Dessert Reception with Guest Speaker Nadav Kidron, CEO of OraMed Pharmaceuticals

2/7/2018

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.

Israel Bonds New York Leadership Council Luncheon

1/31/2018

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.

Women’s Division and New Leadership Host a Special Evening with Francine Klagsbrun, Author of Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel

1/23/2018

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.