Education and Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali appeared at the Israeli American Council (IAC) conference in Washington, D.C., last week, the highest-ranking representative of the Israeli government,A Few Minutes with… Naftali Bennett,Education and Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali appeared at the Israeli American Council (IAC) conference in Washington, D.C., last week, the highest-ranking representative of the Israeli government
M r. Bennett you were seen together with the Adelsons at the IAC as well as last June at the grand opening of the new medical school at Ariel University. Would you say this is indicative of greater cooperation between you and Sheldon Adelson?
I think the Israeli public should give credit to the Adelsons for their massive contributions to the future of the Jewish People and to the State of Israel. They are currently the biggest supporters of Birthright as well as the founders of the IAC whose goal is to strengthen Israelis in the US and organize them into a cohesive community nationwide. They also support higher education in Israel and I admire them for that. I truly believe that they will be remembered as among the greatest philanthropists in the history of the Jewish People.
Yes but how do you explain the fact that you were seen twice together on stage at a festive event? Serendipity?
I don’t think it has to be construed as anything political. It was my pleasure to honor them and to honor such a landmark event.
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