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Russell F. Robinson, CEO Jewish National Fund-USA

Our debut podcast of Mitzvah Expo with Producer, Writer and Host, Rabbi Cantor Dr. Linda Bernstein (Rabbi Linda) features Jewish National Fund USA.  Rabbi Linda interviews Jewish National Fund-USA, CEO, Russell F. Robinson, considered one of the leading Zionist figures in the Diaspora, having shepherded this venerable organization into the 21st century as one of the most effective, trusted, and visionary organizations for the land and people of Israel.

Listen to this compelling program and learn that Jewish National Fund-USA's work goes way beyond planting trees. They are planting the seeds for Israel's future in countless ways through their many meaningful and innovative initiatives.

Among his boldest initiatives is his plan to develop the World Zionist Village, a 16 acre, $350 million hub for Zionist learning currently under construction in Beersheba. 

Under Robinson’s leadership, the organization is also securing Israel’s future by developing the most livable towns and cities in Israel’s North and South to attract 800,000 new residents, while linking learning, travel, and leadership so youth, families, and adults stay connected to Israel from generation to generation. 

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