Celebrating Israel as a Start -Up Nation at 2011 Partners for Democracy Award Dinner

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Celebrating Israel as a Start -Up Nation at 2011 Partners for Democracy Award Dinner

Idan Ofer, Shai Agassi, Dan Senor and Saul Singer to be honored

 

New York, NY – November 03, 2011 – At its annual Partners for Democracy Awards Dinner, on November 29, at the Plaza Hotel, The America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL) will dedicate the evening to “Celebrating Israel as a Start-Up Nation.”

Based on the best-selling book, Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle, by Dan Senor and Saul Singer, the dinner will serve to broaden the book's focus on Israel's achievements in science and technology, and act as a springboard to showcase the country's respect for human rights, assimilation of immigrants and minorities, education and social progress, health and medical advancement, energy efficiency, response to international disasters, music, literature, and the visual arts. 

The honorees will be Idan Ofer and Shai Agassi. Mr. Ofer is chairman of the board and Mr. Agassi is CEO and founder of the Israel-based Better Place, a global provider of electric vehicle networks and services.  In 2010, Better Place introduced Israel's first electric vehicle.

The evening's other honorees are Mr. Senor and Mr. Singer, whose book dramatically describes the history and reasons behind Israel's rise as an economic and technological powerhouse.

The program will include a panel discussion by prominent international and Israeli figures exploring various aspects of Israel as a Start-Up Nation

Earlier in the day on November 29, supporters of the AIFL Gala Dinner will be invited to participate in a showcase and conference at the New York Stock Exchange, part of a series of events planned for November 29, which has been proclaimed “Israel Day at the NYSE.”

Proceeds from the dinner will enable AIFL to continue and expand its work in the area of Israel advocacy.  The organization's many activities serve to advance the strong alliance and lasting friendship between the United States and Israel.

When:                  Monday, November 29, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Where:                 The Plaza New York, NY

All news media are requested to RSVP by Wednesday, November 22.

About the AIFL Founded in 1971, the AIFL is dedicated to strengthening the bond between the US and the Jewish State.  It's leadership delegations and educational missions include groups of Attorneys General from across the United States, members of State legislatures, professors, business executives, school officials and leaders in education, campus newspaper editors, architects, culinary writers and others. AIFL's student exchange program fosters personal connections between Americans and Israelis that go beyond rhetoric and political activities. AIFL also has an advocacy and public issues program to support its objective to strengthening the U.S./Israel relationship

Honorees are available for press interviews and can be contacted by Dr. Alex Grobman, AIFL Executive Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212-213-8630