Press Room
New York Stock Exchange to Celebrate Israel Day at the NYSE , November 12, 2007
New York Stock Exchange to Celebrate Israel Day at the NYSE
AIFL Chairman Kenneth Bialkin and AIFL Israel Chairman Benny Gaon
to Ring The Opening BellSM
Media Opportunities Available
EVENT:
Israeli CEOs and executives from the American- Israel Friendship League (AIFL) will visit the New York Stock Exchange on Mon., Nov. 12 to celebrate Israel Day at the NYSE. During the visit to the Exchange, approximately 15 Israeli CEOs will hear from speakers including Chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald Howard Lutnick and Managing Director and co-Head of Global Economics for Morgan Stanley Richard Berner. The event at the NYSE will kick off a three-day program creating new relationships between leaders of the US and Israeli business communities.
To celebrate this special occasion, Kenneth J. Bialkin, AIFL Chairman and Benjamin D. Gaon, AIFL Israel Chairman, joined by Israeli business leaders, will ring The Opening Bell.
The mission is co-sponsored by 2007-Israel’s Largest Enterprises- created by Dunn 100, Government of Israel Economic Mission to North America, NYSE Euronext and the America-Israel Friendship League
INTERVIEWS
The following participants of Israel Day at the NYSE will be available for interviews during the morning of Mon., Nov. 12:
Ace Israel CEO Cobi Moise
Africa Israel Investments, Israel Real Estate CEO Erez Meltzer
Aquargo Fund Managing Partner Hillel Milo
Ashtrom Managing Director Rami Nussbaum
B. Gaon Holdings LTD. CEO Shai Preminger and Chairman & President Benjamin D. Gaon
Babcock & Brown CEO Eyal Gabai
D&B Israel CEO Reuven Kuvent
Dania Sibus Co. CEO Ofer Kotler
Gaon Agro Industries LTD. CEO Moti Debi
GPM Investments LLC CEO Nir Lamperd
H&O Chairman & President Israel Peleg
Israel Postal Authority Executive Director Avi Hochman
Raved, Magriso, Benkel, Lahav & Co. Partner Yoram Reved
Yachin CEO Peretz Winkler
WHEN/WHERE: MONDAY, NOV. 12, 2007 - NYSE - Security Checkpoint at Exchange & Broad Streets
9:00 a.m. Media escorted into the building for bell ringing
9:30 a.m. The Opening Bell is rung
More information on archived and upcoming events at the NYSE can be found in the NYSE Events Calendar.
CONTACT:
Media interested in covering the bell ringing MUST contact Allison Circle at 212.656.5717 in order to obtain entry into the building.
PHOTO/VIDEO:
Photos available via Associated Press/New York (212.621.1902), Reuters America (646.223.6285) and Bloomberg Photo (212-617-3420). The Opening BellSM (starting at 9:25 a.m.) and the Closing BellSM (starting at 3:55 p.m.) feeds are available via the following outlets: Ascent loop #1630 and by request via The Switch.
WEBCAST:
A live webcast of The Opening Bell (beginning at 9:25 a.m.) and of The Closing Bell (beginning at 3:55 p.m.) will be available on the homepage of nyse.com.
Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker & Senator Don Balfour host America Israel Friendship League Reception
From: The America-Israel Friendship League
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PRESS RELEASE
In Celebration of Israel's 60th Anniversary, Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker & Senator Don Balfour host America Israel Friendship League Reception to Re-inaugurate
Youth Exchange Program
Special Guest Ambassador Reda Mansour
Consul General of Israel to the Southeast
In celebration of the state of Israel's 60th anniversary, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker and State Senator Don Balfour will host the America-Israel Friendship League for a special reception to re-inaugurate the America Israel Friendship Leagues long celebrated Youth Ambassador Student Exchange program in the Atlanta area. Special guest Ambassador Reda Mansour, the state of Israel's Consul General to the Southeast will be attendance to make remarks at the opening of the reception.
The Youth Ambassador Student Exchange (YASE) is one of the world's most innovative global education programs. Arabs from Nazareth have visited Jews in Los Angeles; surfers from San Diego have explored the waves of Herzelia; and most recently, students from Moscow have traveled to Philadelphia. Thousands of students of all religions, ethnicities, and backgrounds have come together through this unique program, and thousands more--fellow students, teachers, family and community members--are influenced through the ''ripple effect''.
The America Israel Friendship League (AIFL) is a non-sectarian, non- political, not for profit organization strengthening the ties between the people of the United States and Israel; bridging distances to reveal the beauty, the humanity, and the modern democratic values that define both nations. The AIFL has chapters in New York, Tucson, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco.
The AIFL Atlanta, Georgia reception will be held July 15 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Intercontinental Hotel 3315 Peachtree Road NE in a special ceremony dedicated to the strengthening of friendship between the people of Georgia and the people of Israel.
Please RSVP to David Schnell 404 572 6607 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker & Senator Don Balfour are available for interview upon request.
For more information and to arrange an interview please contact David Dorfman at Pop Media 201.280.6182 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itIsraeli High School Students in Tucson
From: The America-Israel Friendship League
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Press Release
Israeli High School Students in Tucson on Innovative Exchange Program
~Youth Ambassadors Participate in Only Formal Secondary School Exchange Between Israel & US~
New York, November 6th- Twelve Israeli students have come to Tucson to participate in the only formal secondary school exchange program between Israel and the United States. Local Tucson families will host all twelve students as part of the America-Israel Friendship League’s Youth Ambassador Exchange Program. During their stay in the United States, the Youth Ambassadors have the opportunity to experience everyday life, enjoy home hospitality and meet the local community. While in Tucson the students will visit local schools, tour the local historical sites, venture into the desert and explore American culture.
“One of the things that impacted me most was the visit to an Arab school. I listened to an Arab student speak of herself as an Israeli, concerned about Israel's future. Her sense of belonging and impassioned love for her home has stayed with me. We weren't as different as I had imagined.' - Caity Citrin, Youth Ambassador, Tucson, AZ
The Youth Ambassador Student Exchange is one of the world’s most innovative global education program and the only formal public secondary exchange between the United States and Israel. Arabs from Nazareth have visited Jews in Los Angeles; surfers from San Diego have explored the waves of Herzliya and, most recently, students from Moscow have traveled to Philadelphia. Following the belief that experience is among our most effective learning tools, the AIFL has sent students from more than 60 cities overseas on a mind-expanding journey they will never forget.
The program was formally established in 1979, when then U.S Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Joseph A. Califano and Israeli Minister of Education, Zevulun Hammer, signed the Bi-lateral Agreement on Cultural and Educational Exchanges.
There are two primary objectives for the Youth Ambassador Student Exchange: to encourage inter-cultural understanding and communication between high school youth in the United States, Israel and the Russian Federation, and to develop the awareness that the strength of a democracy rests in the diversity of its people and in its social, political and economic institutions.
Essential to the Youth Ambassador Student Exchange is a commitment to an educational process, which provides high school students and teachers with an opportunity for experimental learning. Through study and travel, program participants are encouraged to appreciate, understand and accept different cultures from the cosmopolitan to the provincial.
For more information on the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program and/or to schedule an interview with the students please contact David Dorfman at Pop Media 201.280.6182 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
President Harley Lippman to Discuss Importance of America & Israel’s Special Relationship
From: The America-Israel Friendship League
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Media Alert / Available for Interview
America-Israel Friendship League’s President Harley Lippman
Available to Discuss Importance of America & Israel’s Special Relationship
“The America Israel Friendship League believes in the strength of grass roots people-to-people programs to create enduring and fruitful relations between Americans and Israelis. In this time of conflict it is essential to focus on these friendships as they are the bedrock of American support for Israel in this global fight against extremism.' - Harley Lippman, President, AIFL
New York, NY January 8, 2009- Mr. Harley Lippman, Founder and CEO of Genesis10, and President of the America-Israel Friendship League is available to discuss the importance of American Israeli relations during the current conflict. Mr. Lippman can elucidate the importance of this relationship and how the American Israel friendship is essential for the triumph of democracy and liberty in the Middle East.
The America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL) is a non-sectarian, non- political, not for profit organization strengthening the ties between the people of the United States and Israel; bridging distances to reveal the beauty, the humanity, and the modern democratic values that define both nations. (www.aifl.org)
For more information about Mr. Lippman and to schedule an interview please contact David Dorfman at Pop Media 201.280.6182 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Utah High School Students Return from Israel
~Youth Ambassadors Participate in Only Formal Secondary School Exchange Between Israel & US~
New York, NY- With the world once again focused on the Middle East and the conflict raging in Southern Israel and Gaza, it’s important to remember the human face of these tragic events. The America-Israel Friendship League has dedicated itself for over three decades to creating deep, meaningful and lasting people to people relationships between American and Israeli youth through their innovative Youth Ambassador Student Exchange (YASE) program.
Every year, students from all over Israel- Jews, Muslims, and Christians- and students from across the United States take part in the AIFL’s YASE exchange. These exchanges have helped foster lifelong friendships and created long-lasting bonds between the peoples of these two great democracies.
Just this year dozens of students from Arizona, Utah, California, and Oklahoma went to Israel for several weeks while their Israeli peers came here to the states to learn about each other’s country, culture and community. Many of these students have just recently returned from Israel and are eager to tell their stories.
“This trip has truly been amazing for me. I had never fathomed I would be so lucky to be chosen, nonetheless actually be here for this experience. It has all been simply amazing, influencing and changing me in the most remarkable ways. I not only get to meet, see, talk to and become friends with some awesome people, but I have grown an intimate relationship with my country, the people who have led it and made it was it is. There are so many issues I now know more deeply. Maybe, most importantly I now know that I can help to make things better. “ - Robin Soliz, 2008 Youth Ambassador
The Youth Ambassador Student Exchange is one of the world’s most innovative global education program and the only formal public secondary exchange between the United States and Israel. Arabs from Nazareth have visited Jews in Los Angeles; surfers from San Diego have explored the waves of Herzliya and, most recently, students from Moscow have traveled to Philadelphia. Following the belief that experience is among our most effective learning tools, the AIFL has sent students from more than 60 cities overseas on a mind-expanding journey they will never forget.
There are two primary objectives for the Youth Ambassador Student Exchange: to encourage inter-cultural understanding and communication between high school youth in the United States, Israel and the Russian Federation, and to develop the awareness that the strength of a democracy rests in the diversity of its people and in its social, political and economic institutions.
Essential to the Youth Ambassador Student Exchange is a commitment to an educational process, which provides high school students and teachers with an opportunity for experimental learning. Through study and travel, program participants are encouraged to appreciate, understand and accept different cultures from the cosmopolitan to the provincial.
For more information on the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program and/or to schedule an interview with the students recently returned from Israel please contact David Dorfman at Pop Media 201.280.6182 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it