Export Institute Chairman at JNF-USA Conference in Miami: “Run to invest in Israel - this is the right moment”
Avi Balashnikov urges American Jews at JNF-USA conference to seize the opportunity as Israel rebuilds and looks to the future.
At the Jewish National Fund-USA conference held over the weekend in Miami, Florida, Export Institute Chairman Avi Balashnikov called on thousands of participants from the Jewish and business communities in the United States to “run to invest in Israel,” emphasizing that now is the most opportune moment to join the vision of the Israeli economy.
“Precisely now, at a time when Israel is rising from the wounds of war and looking to the future, it is the time for American Jewry to break through with us,” said Balashnikov.
According to him, investing in Israel is not only a financial decision but also a statement of faith, partnership, and hope. “Beyond that, it is also a smart and profitable economic opportunity. Anyone who enters the Israeli market now, before the next breakthrough in the Abraham Accords, will benefit, and will be a partner in writing the new chapter of the Middle East. Whoever misses the train will regret it,” he said.
The annual conference of the Jewish National Fund-USA, one of the largest and most influential gatherings in the American Jewish community, took place in Hollywood, Florida, hosting over 2,500 participants, including elected officials, business leaders, community figures, investors, and entrepreneurs.
The central theme of the conference, “Unite, Inspire, Act,” focused on creating a lasting impact on Israel’s future. Discussions covered topics such as developing Israel’s northern and southern periphery, supporting agricultural research and innovation, promoting Zionist education, preparing students to confront antisemitism on campuses, the future of regional initiatives following the Abraham Accords, and the continuing role of Israel as a unifying force in Jewish life.
Balshnikov concluded: “The State of Israel stands at the threshold of a new era. Those who recognize the opportunity now will not only benefit financially, they will help strengthen the backbone of the Israeli economy and rebuild trust between Israel and the world.”
