Tag: Jewish National Fund
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PEACE with Penny: Penny S. Tee Interviews Russell F. Robinson, Jewish National Fund-USA, CEO
PEACE with Penny: Penny S. Tee Interviews Russell F. Robinson, CEO of the Jewish National Fund. Did you know that the Jewish National Fund works on Peace with Palestinians, Jordanians and Bedouins and helps many developing countries in Africa and Southeast Asia? Here is the interview I had with Russell F. Robinson yesterday. In his…
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The Gifts of People with Special Needs and the Disabled
“A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members,” were Mohandas Gandhi’s famous words, given in a speech in 1931. Thankfully, Israel and the Jewish National Fund (JNF) have followed this dictum to the benefit of all Israelis. Acceptance of those who are different can be difficult for some, but it is…
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Hunger in 2020―It Shouldn’t Be
Are you puzzled like I am as to why in 2020 we still have hungry people in the world? It is a problem that has bothered me for many years. In Israel, with the Jewish National Fund’s help, they are doing something about it. At the 2020 Jewish National Fund Virtual National Conference I was…
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The 2020 Jewish National Fund’s Virtual Conference Closing Ceremony Heralded Peace
~Shabbat Shalom~ Imagine all the people Living life in Peace, שלום, سلام I have been attending the 2020 Jewish National Fund (JNF) Virtual Conference all week. It was a different type of event than normal since they chose to be virtual in these times of COVID-19. Nonetheless, it was as educational as always, and being…
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Israeli Seniors Passover Meal Needs Lightened by Special Needs IDF Soldiers
As the youngest child in our Passover seder asks, “Why is this night different than any other night,” boy, will we be tempted to say so much more than tonight we eat matzah. Worldwide, more than 1.4 million people have contracted the Coronavirus and over 81,000 have died. With 2.3 million Jews in New York…
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The Dizzying Dance of Missile Attacks Against Israel
The news is so sad. Just after a few days of escalated fighting with hundreds of Palestinian missiles raining down on Israel, then come the Iranian missiles from Syria attacking the Golan Heights. Does Israel just take it? No, they fight back. Could you live like that? I know I couldn’t, but if you talk…
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Run, Hide, Fight! Defending Jews from Anti-Semitic Terrorism is The New Mantra
I thought I’d start my blog with a lesson from our next generation. Young Jewish women who I don’t know, yet make me proud. They were standing up both for themselves, and us. A lesson in anti-Semitism is presented by three Jewish young ladies trying to make a difference with a TEDx talk. Our next…
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May You Have a Peace-filled Year! Lucy Aharish Shows Her Way By Living Her Truth…
I’d like to wish everyone Happy New Year and G’mar Fatima Tova (May You Be Sealed in the Book of Life)! As you know, since our unique, terror-laden trip in Israel, the subject of my book, “Blasted from Complacency” a Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel,” Peace (I capitalize Peace because it’s so important)…
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The Jewish National Fund’s Mishpachah (Family)
I just got back from my second time at the Jewish National Fund’s Annual Conference, this time in Washington D.C. Next year we were told that the conference will be in Israel! If you’re Jewish, and older (I hear my mother in my mind . . . oy, since when did I become an alter…
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“Blasted from Complacency: A Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel” is AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
OMG, IT’S FINALLY HERE! WHOOHOO! I’m thrilled that my book has already been a #1 Amazon New Release! Whether you prefer a printed book or an eBook, it’s here! It’s been five years since our fateful trip—what I can only believe was meant to be. In my book I share my opinion about what happened…
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Complacent No More! Blasted from Complacency: A Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel is AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE NOW!!
How Do I Feel? HAPPY!!! excited, nervous, curious—a whole roller coaster of feelings. A new www.PennySTee.com website look and the ability to purchase “Blasted from Complacency: A Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel,” online. Whoohoo! Life is always about change and how we handle it. Mostly it’s been exciting but after the last few…
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The Jewish National Fund: A Protective Womb for Israel & Jews, Defying the Horror of Pittsburgh’s Synagogue Killings
I recently returned from attending my first Jewish National Fund Annual (JNF) Conference. On the one hand, it was a lovefest for Israel and Jews. Am Yisrael Chai (the Jewish Nation lives). On the other, what happened during the conference exposed the underbelly of hatemongers in the United States. I had newly become part of…
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Be the Hero of Your Own Story
I recently attended Publishers and Writers of Orange County, and boy do I love being around other authors and writers! The cornucopia of the talent combined with the depth of knowledge of the speaker Michael Ashley really caught my attention. Ashley believes “you should be the hero of your own story. Storytelling mastery will shortcut…
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Gaza Border Crisis: Palestinians Use Children’s Toys for Latest Terror Weapon
I recently attended a Jewish National Fund talk. Why? Because everything they say and do interests me. As you know, my life changed when we had traveled to Israel on a family vacation in July 2014 and found ourselves in the middle of war. It’s the subject of my book, “Blasted from Complacency: A Journey from…
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Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Israel’s Foreign Service and Branding Expert Speaks for the Jewish National Fund
Let me start with an aside about which I am honored and excited before I discuss a worthwhile fundraiser I attended for the Jewish National Fund, where Israel’s Ambassador Ido Aharoni was the keynote speaker. Who is a new member of the Jewish National Fund’s Speaker’s Bureau? Penny S. Tee, woohoo! I am thrilled! I…