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Published: 9 Shevat 5769, ט' שבט תשס"ט, February 3, 2009
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Nefesh B'Nefesh has announced the receipt of a major gift
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NEFESH B'NEFESH has announced the receipt of a major gift to support the organization's work in bringing Jews from the West to live in Israel. The donor, philanthropist Guma Aguiar, a founder of Leor Energy, gave $8 million to NRN during the period ending Dec. 31.
"This substantial donation demonstrates how the remarkable commitment of lews who choose to make Israel their home, even in these challenging times, is echoed and fortified by the support of generous individuals like Guma," said NBN cofounder and chair Tony Gelbart. "The gift has already played a major role in helping Nefesh B'Nefesh bring a record number of newcomers to Israel in 2008."
"There is no greater priority for the Jewish people or Israel than strengthening aliya from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom," said Aguiar, who was appointed to the position of NBN finance chair. "Our goal of enabling 100,000 individuals to realize their aliya dream seems more realistic with every passing day, in light ofthe 18,000 who have moved to Israel with Nefesh B'Nefesh's assistance thus far, and another 12,000'in the pipeline.' My family is deeply moved to be a part of this incredible historic process." "Our tradition teaches us that when economic times are tough, giving to others for important causes is the most helpful thing to do," Aguiar added. "It is a profound honor for me to help fulfill what I consider a truly sacred task."
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