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JNF UK, which is currently embroiled in a bitter row with its former Israeli associate Keren Kayemeth LeIisrael over the use in Britain of the name Jewish National Fund, received a double boost this week.How does Tony Blair feature as a communal figure? Perhaps they meant political.
The charity announced that the Duke of Edinburgh is to host a lunch for it at St James’s Palace on March 8 and that Conservative leader David Cameron has become an honorary patron.
The lunch will raise funds for the Israel Youth Awards. The Israeli award scheme, a partner of JNF UK, is affiliated to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme in Britain. The lunch is expected to raise £150,000 for its work with Jews, Muslims and Christians.
JNF UK president Gail Seal said the charity was honoured the Duke was to host the lunch. “His support for JNF is much valued and his work in Israel, through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, is vital in promoting good relations and supporting Israel.”
Mr Cameron, meanwhile, was welcomed as an honorary patron by Mrs Seal. He joins his predecessor Michael Howard, Prime Minister Tony Blair and some half-dozen other communal and political figures.
“We’re delighted he is to further his friendship with Israel through the UK’
s foremost Israel-dedicated charity,” declared Mrs Seal.
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