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Eli Vered Hazan tapped to serve as World Chairman of Keren Hayesod
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Israel’s Ambassador to Singapore Eli Vered Hazan has been named to serve as the next World Chairman of Keren Hayesod, according to a statement by the organization.
The decision, which follows an extensive selection process, is subject to formal approvals by various bodies of the World Zionist Organization and Keren Hayesod.
Before serving as Israel’s Ambassador to Singapore, Vered Hazan served as Vice President for Public Diplomacy at the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, playing a key role in strengthening Israel’s international relations and deepening ties with leaders and Jewish communities around the world, Keren Hayesod says in a statement.
“Eli brings exceptional diplomatic experience, a profound commitment to the Jewish people and the State of Israel, and a strong record of leadership and professional excellence,” says Bruce Leboff, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod.
He will succeed Sam Grundwerg, who has led Keren Hayesod over the past eight years.
Established in 1920, Keren Hayesod is a global fundraising organization for Israel that works in partnership with the Jewish Diaspora to support immigration, strengthen disadvantaged communities, and fund key social and educational infrastructure.
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