16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Funds to Rebuild Battered Israeli Communities
EAST NORWICH, N.Y., September 3, 2024 — One hundred and fifty Long Island philanthropists and corporate executives in the real estate and finance industries recently attended Jewish National Fund-USA’s 16th Annual Long Island Golf Classic on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Pine Hollow Country Club.
Mark Engel, Frank DeLucia, Ken Lovett, Bill Jebaily
The exclusive event was chaired by Mark F. Engel, Langsam Property Services Corp., and honored Kenneth Lovett, President, John B Lovett & Associates for his dedication and support of the land and people of Israel.
After a day on the greens, attendees heard from Lt. Col. (Res.) Tiran Attia, the Director of Jewish National Fund-USA’s Special in Uniform, a world-first program that integrates young Israelis with disabilities into the Israeli military, where they serve according to their unique talents and abilities. Today, over 950 participants are enrolled in the life-changing program.
“We believe that everybody has an ability, even if they have certain challenges that they have to overcome,” said Attia. “If we find this ability, we can boost it and empower these teens to reach their full potential. Our program also assists these individuals with the transition out of the army and into the workforce so they can be productive and successful members of Israeli society while continuing to achieve greatness in all aspects of their lives.”
Adam Cole, A’isha Torrence, Alex Horowitz, Matthew Becker
Local lay leaders also provided an update about Jewish National Fund-USA’s Israel Resilience Campaign and “Build Together” plan to rehabilitate the southern Israeli communities that were impacted on October 7, providing the infrastructure and quality of life needed to allow residents to feel safe coming home.
Tournament Highlights:
Closest to the Pin #14 - Craig Marshall
Closest to the Line #1 - Bob Cleese
1st Ind Gross – Brandon Gordon
2nd Ind Gross – Kevin Smith
1st Team Gross – George Smith, Kevin Smith, Bob Cleese, Larry Chiraz
2nd Team Gross – Ira Gordon, Brandon Gordon, Josh Goldman, Daniel Wollman
1st Team Net- Bruce Azus, Charles Hirsch, Alex Hirsch, Zachary Azus
2nd Team Net – Peter Cosentino, Thomas O’Neill, Matthew Buggenhagen, Desmond Hollins
For more information or to be notified of future events, contact Howard Ingram, Jewish National Fund-USA Assoc. Executive Director, Long Island at hingram@jnf.org or 516.678.6805 x110.
Ken Lovett, Mark Engel, Rosemarie Klipper
Daniel Wollman, Matthew Engel, Josh Goldman, Brandon Gordon, Ira Gordon
Robert Eisman, Jason Eisman, Seth Robins, Brian Robins
Bruce Azus, Zachary Azus, Charles Hirsch, Alex Hirsch
David Levy, Nathan Halegua, Brett Vetensky, Larry Ingber
Bill Jebaily, Frank DeLucia, Ken Lovett, Joe Mawad
Ricky Wolbrom, Brian Fink, Stephen Hazelkorn
Scott Jaffee, Rosemarie Klipper, Michael Kessler
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About Jewish National Fund-USA
Jewish National Fund-USA builds a strong, vibrant future for the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives and Zionist education. As a leading philanthropic movement, the organization supports critical environmental and nation-building activities in Israel’s north and south as it develops new communities in the Negev and Galilee, connects the next generation to Israel, and creates infrastructure and programs that support ecology, people with disabilities, and heritage site preservation, all while running a fully accredited study abroad experience through its Alexander Muss High School in Israel. Learn more at jnf.org.