Record-High donations, thousands join JNF-USA for 'Spectacular Sunday'

• Published date: 04 October 2021
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Celebrities and entertainers including Israeli singer-songwriters David Broza and Idan Raichel; actor, comedian, writer and producer, Elon Gold; rapper Noah Shufutinsky, also known as Westside Gravy; and singer Eden Alene, were among some of the stars who partnered with JNF-USA for its largest fundraising event of the year.

The hybrid soiree was hosted live from City Winery in New York City and broadcasted virtually across the U.S. via JNF-USA's social media channels.

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In addition to a magical evening of brilliant entertainment, JNF-USA professionals and lay leaders conducted a nationwide donor outreach initiative in a sprint telethon style approach — calling, texting, and emailing thousands of supporters from coast to coast.

Due to the dedication and generosity of these individuals, including those who matched $1.5 million of the event's proceeds, JNF-USA exceeded the event's fundraising goal for projects supporting critical environmental and nation-building activities in Israel's north and south.

"Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our team of lay leaders and professional fundraisers, Jewish National Fund-USA achieved a record-high fundraising result on Spectacular Sunday," said Event Co-Chair Robert D. Cohan.

"We are blessed to have the support of such a generous community of philanthropic changemakers who share our historic vision for the land and people of Israel. As we enter a new Jewish year, we have never felt more energized and optimistic about our People's future," added Event Co-Chair Bernice Friedman.

Thousands of fans tuned in online while nearly 200 JNF-USA supporters from New York and New Jersey attended the soiree in-person. Patrons sang, danced, mingled, and enjoyed an open bar and heavy hors...