Friend of Zion Award
There is a Jewish precept of “Hakarat HaTov,” acknowledging good deeds, and thanking the person responsible. The tangible support for Israel from the United States is the result of people who care about the shared interests of our democracies, and nurture this special relationship. We never take it for granted. The Friend of Zion Award is our opportunity to say thank you to leaders who have played key roles in promoting the close alliance between America and the Jewish state.
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John Ashcroft The Ashcroft Group, LLC; Former Attorney General of the United States |
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Secretary Tommy Thompson Former Secretary of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Theodor Herzl Award
"If you will it, it is no dream," a paraphrase of the Jewish Sages who said, "Nothing can stand in the way of what you want – where there's a will there's a way."
This was the byword of Theodore Herzl who did everything he could to achieve his goal of a Jewish state, lobbying and negotiating with every great power in Europe, meeting the great Jewish philanthropists of his day, and perhaps most difficult of all, organizing the Jews for four Zionist Congresses — all by the time of his death at 44.
His visionary qualities serve as the foundation for the awards bearing his name, we present to individuals remarkable for their strength of will and commitment to realizing their dreams. This award is also about the Power of One — the power of one person, blessed with vision, talent and courage to make the world a better place. Each of our honorees has used his or her gifts to make the world a better place.
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Bert E. Brodsky Sandata Technologies Inc. |
Mario Marino Founder and Chairman, Venture Philanthropy Partners |
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| James Hagale CEO, Bass Pro |
Joseph J. Grano Jr. Former Chairman & CEO of UBS Paine Webber |
