Israel Bonds
Millennials, Gen Z often know about Israel Bonds only as bar and bat mitzvah gifts
Micah Cohen, whose father and grandfather were recently honored by the organization, aims to bring on more young investors to help support the Israeli economy.
Most major mainstream U.S. Jewish groups have stated they will not meet with Bezalel Smotrich during his U.S. visit.
The Zionist Organization of America and Orthodox Union are the only Jewish organizations to publicly confirm they will meet the Israeli finance minister.
“Many, many years ago when Israel was established, it was a very risky investment. And today, Israel’s economy, prosperity and GDP are growing,” says Dani Naveh.
Bonds leadership approached Israel’s Finance Ministry, requesting a higher goal to secure additional funding necessary to help Israel offset economic challenges expected due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Bonds are the best of both worlds,” insists Israel Maimon, president and CEO of Israel Bonds. “They give people who care about Israel the opportunity to combine their loyalty and love for her with a financially rewarding investment for them and their children. Every dollar invested strengthens the only Jewish state on the planet.”
The sales, which took place as the world grapples with economic uncertainty tied to the coronavirus pandemic, represent an indication of confidence by investors in the nation’s economy and future, experts say.
Kansas Treasurer introduces bill permitting the state to invest in Israel Bonds
Kansas is one of two-dozen states that have enacted measures that prohibit state contractors from boycotting Israel.
Israel Bonds taps new board chair in unanimous vote
Howard L. Goldstein sees the organization as indispensable in helping develop Israel’s economy.
