KKL-JNF representatives arrived in Gibraltar from Israel along with one of Israel's top journalists-Mrs Sivan Rahav Meir- who captivated the audience with her stories. The event featured a photography exhibition depicting some of KKL-JNF's projects in Israel along with a performing singer.
KKL-JNF also brought with them, in a complex operation, an olive tree from Israel which will be planted in the coming days in a separate ceremony with Minister Cortes, VIP's, KKL representative and school children. This olive tree symbolizes the special bond between the people of Gibraltar, KKL-JNF and the people of Israel.
Gibrael Chamber Chairwoman, Ayelet Mamo Shay commented: "We are honoured to have such an important organisation as Keren Kayemeth Le’Israel here on the Rock for the second year running...The work they do in Israel and in the diaspora brings together communities and promotes no only their environmental ethos but also values such as equal opportunities, assisting those in need, and fighting poverty. I'm very grateful to the companies who sponsored this event including Benefit Business Solutions, Playtech, Eshkol, Finsbury Trust, and GibraltarPass, and off course to members of the Gibraltar Jewish and Israeli community who participated in the event."
Gibrael Chamber President, Eran Shay added: "Having a top calibre journalist as Sivan Rahav Meir coming to Gibraltar is a real treat, and her energy and stories from many years of reporting, inspired our audience very much, along with the Jewish high school girls she addressed in a special assembly at school."
KKL-JNF Representative, Moria Gilbert, Director and Liaison of UK and Gibraltar at KKL-JNF commented on the visit and event- It is an honor to represent KKL-JNF for the second time in Gibraltar. At KKL- JNF we strive to reach all Jewish and Israel affiliated communities in all corners of the world, strengthening our eternal bond to the land of Israel. We see the Gibraltar community as part of this bond and the KKL- JNF worldwide family. We are deeply thankful for their generous support for Israel and its residents, helping us create a homeland we can all be proud of.