We are heading to Israel at the end of the month as part of the nation's 60th anniversary celebration. While there I will be awarded the prestigious Theodor Herzl Award at a gala ceremony in Jerusalem. The award recognizes people "for their strength of will and commitment to realizing their dreams" as well as for being an outstanding philanthropist and business person.
More important than the award is the opportunity to interact with Israeli leaders and citizens to better understand the security and economic issues facing one of our most important world partners. Having recently returned from Israel several months ago, I am continually amazed by what the tenacity and perserverance of the Israeli people has produced in the tiny land that encompasses the Nation of Israel.
While in Israel we will be blogging daily about our trip that will include a helicopter ride and a meeting with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Please check back daily and offer your comments. We will be in Israel from June 26 through July 5.
Warm regards,
Jim and Cecelia
More important than the award is the opportunity to interact with Israeli leaders and citizens to better understand the security and economic issues facing one of our most important world partners. Having recently returned from Israel several months ago, I am continually amazed by what the tenacity and perserverance of the Israeli people has produced in the tiny land that encompasses the Nation of Israel.
While in Israel we will be blogging daily about our trip that will include a helicopter ride and a meeting with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Please check back daily and offer your comments. We will be in Israel from June 26 through July 5.
Warm regards,
Jim and Cecelia
7 comments:
Tim and I are continually awed by all that you are and all you do. Thank you for being able to see Israel through the Israeli leaders eyes. Congratulations on thie award and thanks for sharing your thoughts. We can't wait to read them.
Congrats, good luck and enjoy your trip. My late friend Lenny Zakim used to take several men and women to Israel each year to educate and enlighten, and they wound up naming a bridge after him. Here's to you both building your own bridge; Godspeed. Frank B.
Thanks for sending this and having me get myself secure here on google! Can't wait to hear your thoughts over there. So proud of you and Cecelia for all you are and all you do
LOVE JUDY AND TIM
Jim & Cece, how was your trip across the pond? We are so proud of you and your endevors over there. where is your blog? let us and everyone else know how you are doing,. Love Rick and Nancy.
Dialogue is vital to bridging gaps and ultimately moving forward. For so many reasons the Middle East remains an important part of the world for everyone. Continue to do great things. Congratulations on your award and return home safely. God Bless. Love, Katie & Philip
Jim, your trip is amazing and what incredible experiences you are having. Mazal Tov again on this great honor and we are all enjoying reading your blog. Looking forward to all the details!! be safe and enjoy, Sharon Freedman and the Colonel!
I am only part way thru the updated blog…but what a great trip and an amazing life experience you had. I look forward to finishing up on it. Thanks for sharing and for so thoroughly chronicling this valuable experience.
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