Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award
- Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award
The Tree of Life Award is a humanitarian award the Jewish National Fund presents in individuals in appreciation of their outstanding community involvement, their dedication to the cause of American-Israeli friendship, and their devotion to peace and the security of human life. The award recognizes leaders of achievements and innovations in industry, government and education.
Past Honorees Include
* Ron & Daron Barness
* Sid & Alicia Belzberg
* Bonnie Comley
* Honorable Elizabeth H. Dole
* Tovah Feldshuh
* Steven Goodstein
* Vice President Al Gore
* New York COngressman Steve Israel
* N. Richard Kalikow
* John Adam Kanas
* Stewart F. Lane
* Jeffrey E. Levine
* William C. McCahill
* Secretary of State Colin Powell
* Stephen M. Ross
* Fred & Shari Schenk
* Isaac Stern
* Donald Trump
* Jerry Zaks
* Mort Zuckerman
External Links
* [http://www.jnf.org/site/PageServer Official Website]
References
* [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3601/is_40_49/ai_101779927 Real Estate Weekly article]
* [http://www.jnf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=PR_Governor_Pataki Jewish National Fund press release]
* [http://www.jewishaz.com/issues/story.mv?051125+jnf Jewish News article]
* [http://www.jewishaz.com/issues/story.mv?051125+jnf Jewish National Fund article]
* [http://www.15minutesmagazine.com/archives/Issue_44/mai_0301-05.htm 15 Minutes Magazine article]
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