Legacy of Achievement | Israel Bonds

The King David Founding Conference

Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion convened the Israel Bonds founding conference in September, 1950 at Jerusalem's King David Hotel

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Henry Kissinger Honored in New York

Bonds President & CEO Meir Rosenne and Martin Goldstein welcomed honoree Dr. Henry Kissinger in New York to the Elie Wiesel Holocaust Remembrance Award Dinner. (Photo: David Karp)

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James Roosevelt Supports Israel Bonds

James Roosevelt, shown with Susan Weikers Volchok, Biddy Kramer, Alice Peerce and Rosalie Gerson. joined the Women’s Division in celebrating the Eleanor Roosevelt Centennial.

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Sam Rothberg and Yitzhak Rabin

Iconic Bonds leader Sam Rothberg, was respected by Israel's most prominent leaders, including Yitzhak Rabin.

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President George W. Bush Event in Dallas

Among those greeting former President George W. Bush at a gala 2015 Israel Bonds dinner in Dallas were Ken Goldberg, Richard L. Hirsch, Fred Zeidman, Sherry Goldberg, Izzy Tapoohi and Jason Schwartz. (Photo: Grant Miller Photography)

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Ben-Gurion Visits Canada

Eager to promote Israel Bonds in Canada, David Ben-Gurion, accompanied by wife Paula, met with Chaim Lewin, executive director of Canada-Israel Securities, Ltd.

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Warren Buffett Welcomes Israel Bonds to Omaha

In 2016, Warren Buffett welcomed Israel Bonds to Omaha, calling Israel "a remarkable country" and making a personal $5 million Israel bond investment. (Photo: Stacie Kinney)

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Elan Carr Inspires Bonds Leaders

Elan S. Carr, U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism, told participants at the 2019 International Leadership Conference in Phoenix, "You are all soldiers for the State of Israel." (Photo: STUDIO No. 5)

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Miss America, Salvador Dali Show Support

First Jewish Miss America Bess Myerson and artist Salvador Dali were high-profile supporters of Israel Bonds.

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Gabe Kaplan Joins Chicago New Leadership

“Welcome Back Kotter” star Gabe Kaplan, shown with Bob Wertheimer, Linda Epstein, Ellen Sorkin and Dan Wolf, came to Chicago for a New Leadership “Dinner and Disco” night.

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Teddy Kollek Comes to Montreal

As Israel Bonds expanded into Canada, Samuel and Sadie Bronfman, shown welcoming Teddy Kollek, played a prominent role.

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War of Independence Hero Honored

Stanley Black made a special presentation to the family of Mitchell Flint, one of two surviving WWII pilots who fought in Israel’s War of Independence, during the 2017 Los Angeles Leadership Conference. (Photo: Robert Lurie)

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Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Welcomes New Leadership

Participants in the 2017 New Leadership bootcamp, representing seven countries, were welcomed to Austin by Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. (Photo: Harold Fisch)

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Wounded Israeli Soldiers Hosted by Israel Bonds

In May 2018, Israel Bonds proudly welcomed 12 IDF soldiers wounded in combat to its New York headquarters for meetings with the board and staff. (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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UN Ambassador Thanks Bonds Staff

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon expressed appreciation to the Israel Bonds staff during a special session at the World Trade Center during the 2018 Staff Retreat. (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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The Washington Ambassador's Ball

The annual Ambassador's Ball, a highlight of the Washington Bonds campaign, honored actor Herschel Bernardi, shown with Ambassador Ephraim Evron and Melvyn Estrin, in 1979. (Photo: Arnold Sachs)

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Imogene Coca Supports Women's Division

Comedian Imogene Coca, shown with Woman of Valor honoree Emma Schaver, was the featured guest at a Detroit Women’s Division luncheon.

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Red Buttons Guests at Baltimore's Ambassador's Ball

Comedian and actor Red Buttons took to the dance floor with Mrs. Ephraim Evron, wife of Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., at Baltimore’s Ambassador’s Ball.

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Award-Winning Director Discusses His Journey

Guy Nattiv (front row, center), who discussed the journey from conception to development of his Academy Award®-winning short film "Skin," joined New Leadership for a group photo on the closing day of the 2019 International Leadership Conference in Phoenix. (Photo: STUDIO No. 5)

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Yehuda Blum and Sammy Davis, Jr. Come Together for Bonds

UN Ambassador Yehuda Blum and Sammy Davis, Jr. embraced at a Bonds dinner in New York.

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Molly Picon Performs

Mollly Picon, a star of the Yiddish Theater, was among the many entertainers who performed on behalf of Israel Bonds.

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Women's Division Welcomes Eleanor Roosevelt, Marian Anderson

Vocal legend and civil rights activist Marian Anderson joined Eleanor Roosevelt for a Women’s Division luncheon.

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Stars Come Out for New Leadership

New York Chairman Howard Samuels is shown with Robert Klein, Lucie Arnaz and Marvin Hamlisch at a gala New Leadership tribute.

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Joel Grey at the Washington Ambassador's Ball

CIA Director Stansfield Turner chatted with actor Joel Grey, Mrs. Grey and Dolly Kay at the Ambassador’s Ball in Washington, DC (Photo: Arnold Sachs)

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James Caan Stars at Los Angeles Bonds Event

Actor James Caan joined Mrs. Sol Teichman, Mrs. Sam Sinay and television anchor Christine Lund for an Israel Independence Festival sponsored by Los Angeles Israel Bonds.

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Hillary Clinton Guests at Prime Minister's Club Dinner

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton ,shown with David Hermelin, was the featured guest at the 1995 Prime Minister's Club Dinner.

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The Inaugural Holocaust Remembrance Award Dinner

Elie Wiesel accepted the inaugural Holocaust Remembrance Award from Israel Bonds President & CEO Joshua Matza, and lay leaders David Halpern and Bobbie Goldstein. (Photo: David Karp)

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Finance Minister Steinitz and Howie Mandel at Prime MiMiniser's Club Dinner

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz and comedian Howie Mandel shared a moment with Chairman of the Board Richard L. Hirsch and President & CEO Izzy Tapoohi at the 2013 Prime Minister's Club Dinner in Boca Raton. (Photo: Robbie Cohen)

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The 2015 New York National Leadership Conference

Dan Senor, co-author of "Start-Up Nation," discussed Israeli innovation at the National Leadership Conference in New York. (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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Latin Night Highlights 2017 Prime Minister's Club Weekend

'Latin Night' was a memorable highlight for attendees at the 2017 Prime Minister's Club weekend in Miami Beach. (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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Warren Buffett Comes to New York

In 2017 in New York, Warren Buffett, making his second appearance for Israel Bonds, was presented with a letter of appreciation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by President & CEO Israel Maimon. (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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Worldwide Sales Highlighted

Celebrating Israel's Independence Day in May 2015, Ambassador Ido Aharoni accepted a symbolic check, highlighting worldwide Israel bond sales, from lay leaders and staff including Jason Schwartz, Shira Lewis, Richard L. Hirsch, Stuart Garawitz and Izzy Tapoohi. (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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Ariel Sharon Remembered

For a 2018 New Leadership event, Gilad Sharon visited Israel Bonds' New York headquarters to discuss his book on his father, Israeli legend Ariel Sharon, displayed by Ethan Stein. (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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Stanley Fischer Thanks Bonds Delegates

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer told a 2007 delegation that Israel Bonds "has been an important factor in making things different." (Photo: Yossi Zamir)

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Burt Resnick Greets Yitzhak Shamir, Mikhail Gorbachev

Burton P. Resnick greeted former Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir and former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev at a Bonds tribute in New York.

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Ceremonial Check Presented to Finance Minister Kahlon

Israel Maimon, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis and Richard Hirsch presented a ceremonial check to Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon at the 2018 Prime Minister's Club Dinner in Miami Beach. (Photo: Peter Halmagyi)

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Meeting with Senator Joseph Lieberman

Burton P. Resnick and Irwin Hochberg met with Senator Joseph Lieberman and Ambassador David Ivry in Washington, DC (Photo: Arnold Sachs)

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Albert Einstein Receives an Israel Bonds

Albert Einstein received an Israel bond from Yael Sharett, daughter of Israel's second prime minister, with lay leader Rudolf Sonneborn looking on.

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Golda Presents Eleanor Roosevelt with Israel Bonds Award

Golda Meir joined Israel Bonds in honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

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The National Leadership Conference in Boca Raton

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward was welcomed to the 2013 National Leadership Conference in Boca Raton by Richard L. Hirsch, Izzy Tapoohi, David Halpern and Fred Zeidman. (Photo: Howard Zimmerman)

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Elizabeth Taylor Appears at New York Bonds Event

Actress Elizabeth Taylor appeared with UN Ambassador Yehuda Blum and opera star Robert Merrill at an Israel Bonds event in New York.

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Fran Drescher Highlights 2016 Prime Minister's Club Dinner

Actress Fran Drescher was welcomed to the stage by Fred Zeidman at the 2016 Prime Minister's Club Dinner in Boca Raton. (Photo: Howard Zimmerman)

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Golda Meir Meeting with Sam Rothberg and Max Fisher

Golda Meir met with Israel Bonds legend Sam Rothberg and Max Fisher at a joint Israel Bonds/UJA event.

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Israel Bonds Honors Unknown Soldiers

Kent Swig, Brian Taub and Gene Mesh lay an Israel Bonds wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the 2014 Washington Leadership Conference. (Photo: Ron Sachs)

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Israel's UN Ambassador Gabriela Shalev Addresses Conference

Israel's UN Ambassador Gabriela Shalev addressed the 2010 Leadership Conference in New York. (Photo: David Karp)

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Jason Alexander Emcees Prime Minister's Club Dinner

Emcee Jason Alexander entertained at the 2017 Prime Minister's Club Dinner in Miami Beach (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara in Boston

Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara were honored in Boston with the Israel Cultural Award by lay leader Stanley Hatoff.

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Josephine Baker Displays Support

Singer/dancer Josephine Baker showed her support by displaying an Independence Issue Israel bond,

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Actor Judd Hirsch Honored

Judd Hirsch received an Israel Bonds award from Charles Conston and Irving Altman in Philadelphia.

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The Finance Minister Pays a Hanukkah Visit

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon visited Israel Bonds New York headquarters in 2018 to light a Hanukkah candle with President & CEO Israel Maimon and Synagogue and Rabbinic Director Martin Pasternak (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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Menachem Begin Expresses Appreciation for Bonds

Prime Minister Menachem Begin expressed his appreciation for Israel Bonds while speaking to leadership in New York.

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Minister Dan Meridor Shows Support

Raquel Matza, Burt Resnick, Minister Dan Meridor, Joshua Matza, Ambassador Ido Aharoni and David Halpern shared a moment at a New York Bonds event. (Photo: David Karp)

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Reception with Ambassador Aharoni and Minister Erdan

New Leadership Chair Jason Schwartz chatted with Ambassador Ido Aharoni and Communications Minister Gilad Erdan at a Bonds reception in 2013. (Photo: Shahar Azran)

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Ringing the NASDAQ Closing Bell

Bonds staff visited NASDAQ headquarters in 2015 to ring the closing bell. (Photo: Courtesy NASDAQ)

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President Peres Displays Israel Bonds Book

President Shimon Peres proudly displayed the official history of Israel Bonds, written to commemorate the organization's 60th anniversary.

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Ariel Sharon Attends Bonds Leadership Breakfast

In 2005, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon attended an Israel Bonds leadership breakfast, where he accepted a gift of worry beads from President & CEO Joshua Matza. (Photo: David Karp)

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Former Canadian Prime Minister Praises Israel

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper addressed Israel Bonds leaders in Montreal in 2018, offering heartfelt praise for Israel. (Photo: Photo Suits)

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Steven Spielberg Receives the Holocaust Remembrance Award

Steven Spielberg accepted the Holocaust Remembrance Award from Elie Wiesel and Bonds President & CEO Nathan Sharony. (Photo: David Karp)

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Benjamin Netanyahu Meets Bonds Leaders in New York

Throughout his many government capacities, Benjamin Netanyahu - shown with Bobbie Goldstein, Joshua Matza and Burt Resnick - was a steadfast friend of Israel Bonds. (Photo: Richard Lobell)

A Legacy of Achievement