About
Since 1951, Israel Bonds (formally known as the Development Corporation for Israel) has issued debt securities to support Israel’s government and economy through underwriter subsidiaries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. More than 90 U.S. state and municipal pension and treasury funds have invested in Israeli bonds, as have banks, corporations, insurance companies, unions, universities, foundations and synagogues, among others. Raising nearly $50 billion since its inception, Israel Bonds has funded the country’s economic and infrastructure development for over 70 years.
Israel Bonds invited SFOF members to an “exclusive” virtual briefing by the Israel Defense Forces International Spokesperson on October 12, less than a week after Hamas attacked Israel.
On December 7, 2023, SFOF promoted an Israel Bonds virtual briefing to “Support Israel Bonds During Its War Effort” with Israel Bonds President & CEO Dani Naveh and Head of National Sales Stuart Garawitz; NTG Consultants CEO Norm Taplin; Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague; Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity; Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs; Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Joseph Abruzzo; and Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ. Sprague, Garrity, and Russ are SFOF members.
On April 2, 2024, Israel Bonds hosted an “exclusive economic briefing” for SFOF members that included Israel Accountant General Yali Rothenberg, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, New York Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.
As of September 2022, Israel Bonds is a bronze-level sponsor of SFOF (which no longer lists its donors on its website).
Operatives
- National Managing Director of Corporate and Institutional Sales Lawrence Berman
- Head of National Sales and Corporate Vice President Stuart Garawitz