Ron Dermer Honored with Special Award at 'Builders of Zion' Ceremony
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Ambassador and former Minister Ron Dermer was honored with a special "Builders of Zion" award by Nefesh B'Nefesh for his diplomatic contributions. The award was presented at the 12th annual ceremony celebrating olehim (immigrants) who have enriched Israeli society. Eight olehim from English-speaking countries received awards in fields like science, medicine, education, and sports. Philanthropist Sylvain Adams and Nefesh B'Nefesh CEO Rabbi Yehoshua Fass spoke about the importance of olehim to Israel's development.
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- Ron Dermer received a special "Builders of Zion" award from Nefesh B'Nefesh for his diplomatic work.
- The 12th annual "Builders of Zion" awards ceremony honored eight olehim from English-speaking countries.
- Professor Marta Weinstock-Rosin received a lifetime achievement award for developing the Alzheimer's drug Exelon.
- Awards were presented in categories including science, medicine, education, volunteering, culture, and sports.
- The ceremony, held for Aliyah Day, celebrated the contributions of immigrants to Israeli society.
Ambassador and former Minister Ron Dermer received a special "Builders of Zion" award from the organization Nefesh B'Nefesh for his contributions to Israeli diplomacy and strategic initiatives. The award was presented during the annual ceremony, which honors olehim (immigrants) who have significantly contributed to Israeli society.
Dermer was recognized for his decades of work in international diplomacy, his role in leading national strategic moves, and his efforts to strengthen Israel's global standing. The special honor was given alongside the regular awards presented to olehim excelling in various fields, including science, medicine, education, volunteering, culture, and sports.
The 12th annual "Builders of Zion" awards ceremony, held this year to mark Aliyah Day, honored eight olehim from English-speaking countries. Among the recipients was Professor Marta Weinstock-Rosin, a pharmacologist recognized for developing the Alzheimer's drug Exelon. Dr. Philip Klipstein received an award in science and medicine for his work on infrared technologies used in defense systems.
Rabbi Hannah Henkin was honored for her educational work founding Nishmat, a center for Jewish women's learning. Naomi Stuchiner, founder of the Izzy Shapira Center, received an award for her four decades of work advocating for people with disabilities. Ami Baran, president of the Israel Athletics Association, was recognized for promoting sports in Israel.
Daniel Abraham, CEO of ReGrow Israel, received the Global Impact Award for connecting Israeli agricultural innovation with global food security efforts. Barak Schwartz was awarded for his work in international advocacy and resilience building through content creation. Philanthropist Sylvain Adams, after whom the award is named, emphasized that Israel's greatest strength lies in its people and the contributions of olehim to shaping the nation's future. Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder and CEO of Nefesh B'Nefesh, highlighted Aliyah Day as an opportunity to recognize the ongoing contributions of immigrants to Israeli society.
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