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More than a dozen players from the 2019 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots in Israel as part of the program “Touchdown in Israel III,” the third installment of a VIP trip to Israel for NFL players organized by Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. Credit: Josh Hasten.
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Touchdown! NFL, Patriots, Robert Kraft score friends and followers in Israel
In addition to his contributions to football across the board, Genesis Prize winner Robert Kraft announced that he was earmarking $20 million to establish a foundation dedicated to combating anti-Semitism and BDS.
Jun. 24, 2019
Josh Hasten
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Credit: Screenshot.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft to be awarded ‘Jewish Nobel’
The 77-year-old will be given the honor for his longtime contributions to the State of Israel and the overall Jewish community.
Jan. 9, 2019
Hollywood actress and director Natalie Portman with former Israeli President Shimon Peres at the premiere of Portman's movie "A Tale of Love and Darkness," based on the book by Israeli author Amos Oz, in Jerusalem in 2015. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90.
Natalie Portman refuses to receive Genesis Prize in Israel
The Israeli-born actress and director does not “feel comfortable” participating in public events in Israel anymore due to “recent events.”
Apr. 20, 2018
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