SAN DIEGO, December 5, 2024 — Recently, nearly 100 young professionals united at Deck 655 for Jewish National Fund-USA’s JNFuture Seaside Soirée, where community members ages 22-40 stood in solidarity with the people of Israel while learning how the organization is spearheading rebuilding initiatives in Israel’s North and South.
Host Committee and Board members. Back row: Leora Goldfarb, Eric Harvey, Janese Cassel, Ariel Klainerman, Steven Sabel, Zach Stern. Front row: Kayla Globerson, Dafna Avraham, Gali Blumenthal, Liron Blumenthal, Rachel Schipper
Co-chaired by Liron Blumenthal and Gali Blumenthal, the event showcased the many Jewish National Fund-USA initiatives that support the land and people of Israel. While the organization is well-known for planting trees in Israel, local lay leaders pointed out that the organization’s impact on the Jewish Homeland goes far deeper, with a vast array of bold and visionary initiatives supporting everything from rebuilding the communities that were impacted on October 7, community development, heritage site preservation, and so much more.
“For over a century we’ve been a world leader in food tech, water, and energy security R&D,” Jewish National Fund-USA Campaign Executive, JNFuture San Diego, Kayla Globerson said at the event. “We work with countries in East Asia and Africa, changing the game in Agri-tech techniques. We provide lifesaving equipment and unique therapies for Israeli citizens with disabilities. We are the leader in Zionist education, sending thousands of students from all over the country to our Alexander Muss High School in Israel, with many alumni present here tonight.”
Event Co-chairs Gali Blumenthal and Liron Blumenthal with JNFuture Professional Kayla Globerson
“Tonight, we come together after more than a year of enduring conflict,” added Event Co-chair Liron Blumenthal. “At times we can feel helpless, but there’s lots of different ways to get involved. Every project, every story, every life touched by Jewish National Fund-USA is a testament to our collective resilience. We’re here tonight because we believe in making a difference for Israel, even from afar. Each of us, with our presence and support, can be part of something meaningful.”
Host Committee Members Rachel Schipper and Eric Harvey with Co-chair and JNFuture San Diego Board Member, Liron Blumenthal
Jewish National Fund-USA’s fastest-growing demographic, JNFuture is the organization’s community of young professionals ages 22-40. To learn more visit jnf.org/jnfuture.
For more information about Jewish National Fund-USA or to learn about upcoming events in San Diego, visit jnf.orgor contact Kayla Globerson at KGloberson@jnf.orgor 858-824-9178 x857.
JNFuture Professional Kayla Globerson, JNFuture San Diego President Janese Cassel, Immediate Past President Dafna Avraham
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About Jewish National Fund-USA
Jewish National Fund-USA builds a strong, vibrant future for the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives and Zionist education. As a leading philanthropic movement, the organization supports critical environmental and nation-building activities in Israel’s north and south as it develops new communities in the Negev and Galilee, connects the next generation to Israel, and creates infrastructure and programs that support ecology, people with disabilities, and heritage site preservation, all while running a fully accredited study abroad experience through its Alexander Muss High School in Israel. Learn more at jnf.org.
