Nefesh B'Nefesh Honors Immigrant Contributors with "Builders of Zion" Awards
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Nefesh B'Nefesh presented its "Builders of Zion" awards to eight immigrants for their significant contributions to Israeli society. The ceremony, held on Aliyah Day, honored individuals in fields such as science, education, and volunteerism. Notable recipients included Rabbi Hannah Henkin, Professor Marta Weinstein-Ruzin, and Ambassador Ron Dermer, who received a special commendation. The awards aim to recognize and inspire immigrants who actively shape Israel's future.
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- Nefesh B'Nefesh honored eight immigrants with "Builders of Zion" awards for their contributions to Israeli society.
- The awards ceremony took place on Sunday, coinciding with Aliyah Day.
- Recipients were recognized in categories including science, education, volunteerism, and arts.
- Rabbi Hannah Henkin and Ambassador Ron Dermer were among the distinguished honorees.
- The awards celebrate immigrants who significantly impact Israel's development and future.
Nefesh B'Nefesh, an organization supporting immigration to Israel, held its twelfth annual "Builders of Zion" awards ceremony on Sunday, honoring eight immigrants from English-speaking countries for their significant contributions to Israeli society. The awards, endowed by Sylvain Adams, were presented across various categories including science and medicine, education, volunteerism, culture, arts and sports, global impact, lifetime achievement, and young leadership.
Among the recipients were Dr. Philip Klipstein, a leading scientist in infrared technology whose work is used in international security systems; Rabbi Hannah Henkin, founder and president of Nishmat, recognized for her revolutionary work in religious leadership for women and social integration; and Ami Baran, president of the Israel Athletics Association, lauded for his role in national and international sports development. Daniel Abraham, CEO of ReGrow Israel, received the Global Impact award for her work in agricultural innovation and global food security. Professor Marta Weinstein-Ruzin, a world-renowned pharmacologist and inventor of Exelon for Alzheimer's patients, was honored with the lifetime achievement award. Barak Schwartz, a content creator and founder of GRIT for Good, received the young leadership award for using sports to promote Israel's story internationally.
Additionally, a special commendation was presented to Ambassador Ron Dermer, former Minister of Strategic Affairs, for his decades of service in Israeli diplomacy and strengthening Israel's global standing. Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder and CEO of Nefesh B'Nefesh, emphasized that the awards, held on Aliyah Day, highlight how the personal choice to immigrate to Israel transforms into impactful contributions to the nation's future, inspiring other olim to engage deeply with their new home.
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