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MOSKOWITZ PRIZE FOR ZIONISM -$150,000 IN AWARD MONEY TO THREE RECIPIENTS

This year's winners of the Moskowitz Prize for Zionism, established by Dr.
Irving and Cherna Moskowitz, are:

Rabbi David Fendel, head of the Hesder yeshiva in Sderot
"for the values of community involvement and commitment to the nation and
the Land that Rabbi Fendel has instilled in hundreds of his students; for
his yeshiva serving as a source of strength for all of Sderot's residents
especially in these most troubling of times; for his actions, which make him
a role model and Zionism leader."

Mr. Moshe 'Moshko' Moshkowitz, visionary and builder of Gush Etzion
communities
"For over sixty years of activity and dedication in the areas of education
and settlement; for his personal role in the establishment of communities
and educational institutions throughout Israel, and particularly for his
central role in establishing and making the communities of Gush Etzion
prosper."

Brig. Gen. (res.) Ran Pecker-Ronen, founder of the 'Tzahala' project
"For epitomizing bravery, self-sacrifice and leadership, for his outstanding
approach to the educational and societal challenges facing Zionism today,
and for his successful project "Tzahala", based on the volunteerism of
former army officers at the forefront of social involvement with Israel's
youth."

Each recipient will receive a cash award of $50,000. The award ceremony will
take place on Jerusalem Day, 28th of Iyar 5768, Monday June 2 at the City of
David at 7:30 pm. The ceremony will be followed by Shlomo Gronich's musical
performance, "Journey to our Sources".

Members of the Prize Committee choosing the winners:
Mrs. Cherna Moskowitz, Chairman; Brig Gen (res.) Avigdor Kahalani, Prof
Moshe Arens, Dr. Uzi Landau, Mr. Yoram Ettinger, Rabbi Pesach Lerner,
Rebetzin Esther Jungreis, Rabbi Yedidya Atlas, Rabbi Daniel Moskowitz.

For further details, special invitations for the press, or to arrange
interviews and receive more material on the prize and its recipients, please
contact Dan Landau: jdlandau@gmail.com, 050-9933434