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Joseph Abruzzo, who is not Jewish, says motivations not ideological and investment strategy happens to align with support for Israel.

(JTA) — Joseph Abruzzo can’t seem to get enough Israel bonds.

Palm Beach County officials are further expressing support for Israel by making an additional $135 million investment in the country, leading to a total of $160 million worth of bonds in the county since the Israel-Hamas war began earlier this month. The county’s purchase is the single-largest purchase in the history of Israel bonds. The announcement was made Tuesday morning at Congregation ...

Gilcrease Orchard’s Fall Harvest is returning on Saturday, but will require a timed ticket entry on weekends.

Gilcrease Orchard opened its fields to visitors for the spring season this week.

Bees are an important part of Gilcrease Orchard. They help carry pollen between blossoms -- a key step in fertilizing fruit trees. Now lawmakers could consider steps to protect bees and other pollinating insects.

The economy is at a standstill, people are out of work and stuck home — and big Israel-support organizations are having a banner year. The Jewish National Fund raised a record $100.8 million last year in the United States, even as the pandemic canceled live fundraising events and JNF-sponsored trips to Israel. Courtesy of Facebook Finance Ministry Accountant General, Yali Rothenberg, addressing global Israel Bonds leadership and staff February 9 via Zoom. At the same time, State of Israel Bo...