The Israel Bonds Women’s Division held a series of exclusive events for 60 Prime Minister’s Circle members including six from the Tampa Bay area in New York City on Dec. 3-4. The gathering was open only to those making a new investment of a minimum of $25,000 in Israel Bonds.
The event included a private tour and briefing at the United Nations by Talie Danon and her husband, Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon.
Talie Danon, a clinical dietitian with over 18 years of experience in the Israeli public health sector, spoke on her role as the spouse of the ambassador and its evolution over time. She said she takes pride in hosting events at local art galleries in which she invites wives of other UN ambassadors to view art reflecting on Judaism, art in the Holocaust, and to learn more about Israeli culture. She is focused on educating others on the history of the Jewish nation, and once held a Seder for the ambassadors to experience a Pesach meal and prayers.
Danny Danon underscored the fact that Israeli culture and the Jewish religion are making progress on a daily basis at the UN, noting that Yom Kippur is now recognized as a national holiday and kosher food is served in the UN cafeteria. Danon continued, “Our challenge is to close the gap, and we must work to eliminate the fears that supporters of Israel have of freely stating their desire to represent the strong Jewish nation.”
The Danons both expressed admiration for U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, with Danny Danon describing her as being “fearless on the notion of creating change.”
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