AIEC 2007MISSION TO ISRAEL

2007newsletter

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Mission group with

Minister Yuli Tamir at

CBI’s Center in

Tel Aviv. From left:

Sheila Kurtzer,

Linda Lese, Alan

Silberstein, Minister

Tamir, Mel Atlas,

Reva Mandelbaum,

Zita Rosenthal.

SPECIAL FEATURES

President Shimon Peres’ Address

CBI Knesset Event

First Bedouin CBI Branch

American Friends 2007 mission

Messages by CBI Leadership

Bank Hapoalim collaborateswith CBI

The 2007 prestigious Azrieli Prize

AND...

CBI’s center in Jerusalem

Applied Materials Supports CBI

American Friends missionin 2008

In March 2007, a delegation of board members of the American Israel Envi-

ronmental Council arrived on a mission to Israel. Their aim was to identify

potential sites for projects to benefit people in northern border towns that

were damaged during the Second Lebanon War. The visit also provided the

opportunity to get to know CBI’s new leadership. (continued on page 4)

In his speech to the nation upon his election as the ninth Pres-

ident of Israel, Shimon Peres emphasized the importance of

caring for the environment.

President Peres is a longtime supporter of CBI’s agenda of

preservation and beautification in Israel.

PRESIDENT SHIMON PERES PROMOTES CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

NEW COLLABORATION:CBI AND BANK HAPOALIM

We are happy to announce that Bank Hapoalim, Israel’s lead-

ing bank, has entered into a new collaboration with CBI. The

bank has contributed a considerable sum in support of the

Council’s ventures, including a forthcoming joint project.

This is a unique opportunity for a joint effort with a giant eco-

nomic force with a nationwide scope, which can strengthen

CBI’s activities.

Shimon Peres

speaking at one of

the Council for a

Beautiful Israel’s

ceremonies in

Tel Aviv.

New collaboration of CBI

and Bank Hapoalim.

From left: Bank

Hapoalim’s Zvi Ziv -

CEO and president,

Shari Arison - major

shareholder, and Dani

Dankner - chairman of

the board of directors.

Having completed my second year as Chairman of the Council

for a Beautiful Israel, I am proud to say that CBI’s vision of re-

newal and greater influence nationwide continues to motivate

the Council’s leadership in promoting ever more ambitious

projects.

We are now completing the planning of two centers, including

one in Jerusalem, with the help of a major donation from a

U.S. benefactor. Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupoliansky has cho-

sen a most prestigious site for the Center, and is personally

involved in every facet of the project. The Center is being built

within Kiryat Haleom, the government complex, opposite the

Supreme Court, the Prime Minister’s Office, and adjacent to

Gan Sacher, Jerusalem’s major park. The Center will serve

around 25,000 pupils per year.

The second Center is planned in the northern city of Carmiel,

where Mayor Adi Eldar has chosen a prime location for it

within the City Park, which attracts hundreds of thousands of

visitors yearly. Altogether, the Council’s centers around Israel

will be educating close to 100,000 pupils.

Our list of projects is growing, and includes, among others,

plants for translating CBI’s study programs into Arabic, creat-

ing horticultural therapy units in the Arab sector, and more.

As always, we hope to implement them with the help of our

friends in Israel and abroad.

I thank you for your continued dedication and sincere involve-

ment in the Council’s activities.

Sincerely.

Avraham Katz Oz

CBI Chairman

Dear friends, Dear friends,My visits to CBI’s friends overseas, especially in the U.S. and

the U.K., have strengthened my belief in the importance of

their contributions to a healthy environment in Israel and to

improving our citizens’ quality of life.

I have found in our colleagues overseas an especially enthusi-

astic and warm community of lovers of Israel, attentive to the

Council’s calls. It is always exciting to see new “family mem-

bers” join our extended organization.

I have recently returned from a visit to the U.S., and I would like

to express my gratitude for a major contribution that will make

possible the creation of the Council’s Center in Jersualem.

It is no surprise that caring for the environment has become

an urgent issue worldwide and a major unifying element for

everyone around the globe. CBI recognized the need to con-

centrate on environmental issues long before most agencies

did, and I am proud to preside over an organization that adopt-

ed and has continued to work for this cause for 40 years. Dur-

ing this time, CBI has initiated and implemented unique ways

to instill better awareness and understanding of our environ-

ment in Israel’s population. We are Israel’s most respected

environmental organization, and are still going strong, thanks

to joint forces across the ocean.

CBI’s leadership continues to work closely with all sectors of

Israel’s society and all our projects reflect close attention to

community and national needs.

Dear devoted supporters: You are instrumental in bringing us

fame and success, and I am looking forward to our continued

collaboration.

Sincerely,

Gideon Patt

CBI President

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Gideon Patt

Dear friends,2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Coun-

cil for a Beautiful Israel, and I look forward to the coming year

with increased enthusiasm. The Council’s new leadership is

navigating with great confidence based on the support we are

getting from all of you, to implement the many chores we have

undertaken.

While pursuing our traditional goal of educating citizens to

preserve and beautify Israel, a visit to our Tel Aviv Center

clearly shows an updated approach and activities.

In addition to an upgraded physical façade, we are exhibiting

model figures made of biodegradable materials. We believe it

is important to visualize current global threats to the environ-

ment, very different from those existing years ago. We have

adopted innovative ways to reach a better quality of life, by

trying to introduce the latest findings in sustainability.

We are working hard toward expanding the Council’s circle of

influence. This in turn imposes increased demands on our re-

sources. Our growing impact is bringing us closer to a stron-

ger endorsement of our activities by the public sector on the

one hand, and most importantly, by the industrial sector.

My appreciation for your continued support and belief in our

work, which helps perpetuate our success.

Sincerely,

Eshel Segal

CBI General Manager

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EsEEEE hel Segal

NEW CBI CENTER IN JERUSALEMA major contribution was received from Mr. Robert (Bob)

Price, a good friend of Gideon Patt. Bob Price, a U.S. donor,

is enabling the Council to establish the Bob Price Center

for Environmental Studies of The Council for a Beautiful

Israel in Jerusalem.

Construction will begin shortly on this joint venture of the

Jerusalem Municipality and the Council for a Beautiful

Israel.

Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski has decided to locate

the new Center in Kiryat Haleom (the government com-

plex), across from the Supreme Court and the Knesset and

bordering Sacher Park, Jerusalem’s most popular park.

“The President must look courageously at the big picture

and see that the establishment and development of our

country took its toll in dwindling resources and ecological

damage. We must move toward a clean economy that is

fair and responsible. The most fascinating journey in the

21st century will be restoring Nature’s balance. We have

a unique opportunity to harness our Israeli ingenuity and

creativity, together with our neighbors, to create a better

future for our country and its surroundings.

The Negev allows us to harness solar energy to produce

clean electricity for Israel, and desalinate sea and ground

water...

The Galilee is a charming region, rich and full of beauty.

It provides a rare opportunity for the younger generations

to enrich this region with intellectual energy and establish

clean industry.”

EXTRACTS FROM PRESIDENTPERES’ ADDRESS

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Heading the Mission was AIEC President Sheila Kurtzer.

She was accompanied by her colleagues Mel Atlas, Zita

Rosenthal, Reva Mandelbaum, and Alan Silberstein–steadfast

benefactors of the Council for three decades.

The visit opened with a festive dinner at the Council’s Center in

Tel Aviv. Minister of Education Yuli Tamir pointed out that CBI

is today the main organization offering young people enrich-

ment programs in environmental education.

Members of the mission spent two days in the North, accom-

panied by the CBI leadership. They observed the damage from

the Second Lebanon War, especially to public parks and

AIEC 2007MISSION TO ISRAEL

gardens, including those created by the Council.

The group visited the recently completed horticultural therapy

unit at the Nitzanim School for Pupils with Special Needs in

Acre, and saw the sites where Katyusha rockets killed eight

civilians. In Carmiel, Mayor Adi Eldar showed them the pro-

posed site for CBI’s new Center for Environmental Studies –

in the center of town, adjacent to Carmiel’s popular central

park. The mission also visited the South, including the town of

Sderot and kibbutzim less than a mile from the Gaza Strip.

The visit concluded with a decision to hold a parlor meeting in

New York to raise funds for a park in Kiryat Shmona.

Model Plan of the Kiryat Shmona

Park donated by U.S. sponsors. Mission group with Mayor of Carmiel

Adi Eldar in Carmiel’s Municipal Park.

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Mission group with Mayor of Kiryat Shmona, Meir

Barbivai, and Zehava Dankner, Chairman of CBI Projects

Committee.

AIEC 2008MISSION TO ISRAEL IN SEPTEMBER

Following the return to New York of the 2007 AIEC Mission,

a special parlor meeting was held with the Mayor of Kiryat

Shmona, Haim Barbivai.

CBI’s longtime benefactors, Anita and Yale Roe, hosted sev-

eral dozen guests who responded to the call of Mel Atlas, a

devoted and longstanding board member, to come and sup-

port Kiryat Shmona. Mayor Barbivai showed a dramatic film

about what happened in Kiryat Shmona and its surroundings

during the Second Lebanon War.

Funds raised in the meeting will be used for a new park includ-

ing playground facilities for children with special needs.

Mrs. Sheila Kurtzer, President of AIEC,

the Council’s American Friends, has

been appointed to the Board of Direc-

tors of the Council for a Beautiful Is-

rael. The wife of Dr. Dan Kurtzer, the former U.S. Ambassador

to Israel. Sheila has been an active partner and participant in

her husband’s Foreign Service career over the past 28 years.

She has played an integral part in promoting ties between the

United States and Israel. Since her return to the United States,

Sheila has been appointed to serve on the New Jersey Com-

mission for Holocaust and Genocide Education, and serves on

the Board of the Center for Jewish Life at Princeton Univer-

sity. Sheila Kurtzer brings experience and expertise that will

contribute a great deal to our steadfast fruitful relationship

with the American Friends.

SHEILA KURTZERNAMED CBIBOARD MEMBER

AMERICAN FRIENDS MEET KIRYAT SHMONA’S MAYOR INNEW YORK PARLOR MEETING

mission2008A delegation of American Friends is preparing to visit Israel in

September, 2008, to celebrate The Council’s 40th anniversary

and 60 years of Israel’s independence. A very exciting program

is being planned, which will include special trips and recep-

tions by Israeli dignitaries.

For more details, please contact Linda Lese at the offices of

the American Friends, telephone (212) 935-1840.

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The Council’s most prestigious awards will resume in

2008: Yakir - given since 1984 to donors in Israel and

abroad whose support and work promote the Council’s

aims and activities, and Magshim - awarded since 1979

to institutions and public bodies that excel in aesthetic

and environmental values. The newly elected President of

Israel, Shimon Peres, will host the award ceremony at the

President’s Residence.

CBI’S YAKIR AND MAGSHIMAWARDS BACK ON TRACK

The 2007 edition of CBI’s annual inter-

national album-calendar was an espe-

cially magnificent production, honoring

the Council for a Beautiful Israel’s 40th

year and saluting Israel’s progress in 60

years of independence.

The album, “Then and Now”, contains

185 rare photographs of Israel past and

present, together with historical back-

ground in English and Hebrew. The suc-

cess of this year’s publication has sur-

passed all expectations. It was received

most enthusiastically by sponsors and

friends of the Council wordwide.

A special thank you to our new and vet-

eran sponsors of this valuable fundrais-

ing tool, which has been most instru-

mental in backing CBI’s activities for

more than two decades.

INTERNATIONAL ALBUM-CALENDAR A SMASHING SUCCESS

The Center for Environmental Studies in

Tel Aviv is undergoing major changes to

the interior arrangements of the build-

ing as part of an overall upgrading plan,

including both beautification and added

functionality.

Upon entering the lobby, there is an

open circular area that can be separat-

ed from the main hall by attractive Ve-

netian curtains for small private social

gatherings and exhibitions. It also pro-

vides additional space for large events.

The first phase of upgrading the east-

ern and western patios is almost com-

plete. In July 2007, both were fully air-

conditioned, an improvement already

reflected in increased revenues from

summer events.

Oz Horticultural Therapy Unit for chil-

dren with disabilities has been inaugu-

rated in Holon. The unit will also serve

regular school children in the area.

CBI’S EVENTS COMMITTEE THEATER EVENING

The Council participated for the sec-

ond year in Bank Hapoalim’s event to

endorse non-profit NGO’s, in which the

bank promotes the sale of items pro-

duced by children and adults with dis-

abilities. All the participating organiza-

tions benefit from the generous con-

tributions by industrialists, prominent

business people and celebrities who

support and attend the event.

The Council’s exhibit focused on biode-

gradable products, and reusable cloth

bags produced by people with physical

disabilities from used and

leftover material.

CBI EXHIBITS AT BANK HAPOALIM’S OPEN HOUSE FOR NON-PROFIT NGOs

UPGRADINGTHE COUNCIL’SBUILDING INTEL AVIV

NEW HORTICULTURAL THERAPY UNIT IN HOLON

A fully-booked Theater Evening orga-

nized by the Women’s Volunteers of

the Events Committee was exciting and

moving. Funds were raised for a new

horticultural therapy unit for children

with mental disabilities at the Ness Zio-

na Mental Health Institute. As always,

Beit Lessin, one of Israel’s leading the-

aters, is cooperating with the Council

and continues to take part in our efforts

to raise funds for additional horticultural

therapy units.

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Mayor of Carmiel, Adi Eldar receives the 2007 award from David

Azrieli. From left: Prof. Avraham Vachman, Chairman Avraham

Katz-Oz, Minister Zeev Boim, Mr. David Azrieli, Mr. Adi Eldar,

Mr. Eyal Rotem.

Minister of Housing and Construction Zeev Boim praised CBI’s

initiative in establishing the Azrieli Prize for Urban Planning,

supported by Canadian builder and architect David Azrieli and

considered the most prestigious competition in its field in

Israel. Mr. Azrieli emphasized the importance of beautification

and sound urban planning in Israel, which is developing much

faster than other countries in the world.

THE AZRIELI

PRIZE CEREMONY

Mayor of Carmiel Adi Eldar thanked all the architects and

planners involved in his city’s beautiful project. City Engineer

Eyal Rotem presented the project, which was praised by Prof.

Avraham Vachman, head of the prize committee. He called it

“an urban space incorporating commerce, housing, public in-

stitutes and green areas, and in its center – a street reflecting

old times, creating an urban entertainment center, giving a

new meaning to ‘urban space’ in peripheral towns.”

Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas’ lecture was delivered

by the director of Fuksas’ office, Christian Knoll, because Mr.

Fuksas took ill just before the date of the ceremony. It was

an exciting lecture, accompanied by a presentation of Fuksas’

avant-garde projects around the world, among them the Peres

Center for Peace in Israel.

The 2007 Azrieli Prize was awarded to the Central District of the city of Carmiel, with the prize ceremony attracting a record audience.

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new projects

This program is intended to introduce

first and second graders to beautifica-

tion projects. It includes two visits to

participating schools, the coaching of

teachers in participating schools, and a

joint meeting of participants at the CBI

Center in Tel Aviv.

YOUNGSTERS BEAUTIFYING ISRAEL

IDF soldiers study

at CBI center.

Starting this year, a new educational program has been

launched in cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces. Sol-

diers are participating in environmental studies conducted in

the Tel Aviv Center by senior counselors of CBI’s pedagogi-

cal department. Judging by the participants’ enthusiasm, the

project promises to be a major success.

IDF SOLDIERS STUDY AT CBI CENTER

In 2008 several CBI study programs will

also be conducted via E-Learning. The

first phase will include “Light Green”

in the City – intended for third graders

- and “Saving Water” – intended for

fourth graders.

E- LEARNING IN 2008 FOR THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS

This year CBI celebrates 13 consecutive

years of conducting this competition

in environmental research, under the

auspices of the United Motors Indus-

try of Israel. This year, 340 papers were

submitted, and as always, the students

never fail to impress in originality and

level of writing. Most popular topics

relate to urban planning, climate-ori-

ented building construction, radioac-

tive effects of cellular phones, and the

devastating effects of war on the

environment.The Council’s Irotop Program, CBI’s ur-

ban planning study program, accredited

for matriculation, will include a confer-

ence on sustainability this year. The

conference constitutes an enrichment

segment intended for 11th and 12th

graders.

“IROTOP” CONFERENCE DAY ON SUSTAINABILITY

EDUCATION

APPLIED MATERIALS COMPANY COLLABORATES WITH CBI

We are very enthusiastic about a collaboration between CBI

and the Israeli branch of Applied Materials, a world famous

high-tech company based in California. The company has

decided to contribute a substantial amount to CBI to promote

its educational environmental study programs in elementary

schools. The first project will be launched in schools in

Hadera.

This marks a major breakthrough in our dialogue with the

industrial sector, aimed at promoting collaboration with CBI

and expanding our programs in the school system.

GREEN PARLIAMENT OF JEWS AND ARABS

UMI COMPETITION IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

A joint Jewish-Arab project has been

initiated by the Council. The program

includes five sessions on green issues,

three social functions and a final com-

parative research paper by all partici-

pants.

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IN 2007 THE NUMBER OF PUPILS PARTICIPATING IN CBI’s STUDY PROGRAMS HAS INCREASED BY20 PERCENT TO ALMOST 40,000.

The Council for a Beautiful Israel participated in two national

“green happenings”:

Eco-Cinema – the screening of ecological films at the Tel Aviv

Cinematheque alongside a Green Happening of street shows

and workshops in the adjacent square. CBI’s booth demon-

strated organic and non-organic waste separation and the use

of biodegradable products such as garbage bags and cups.

CBI representatives provided information aimed at elimina-

ting the devastating effects of the use of plastic bags.

CBI AT GREEN FESTIVALSIN TEL AVIV

CBI participated in the Israel Clean-Up Day on October 22,

in conjunction with “Clean up the World,” a UN initiative that

began 15 years ago. Today, 120 countries and 3 million people

take part in this project worldwide. The Israeli segment was

organized by the Jewish National Fund together with several

Israeli organizations sharing a common concern about global

warming. CBI offered an open house with activities for individ-

uals and groups at its Tel Aviv Center, including workshops on

numerous environmental issues. CBI supported JNF in this

first-ever nationwide introduction of biodegradable bags.

CBI AT THE 2007 “CLEAN UP THE WORLD” DAY IN ISRAEL

CBI participated in an Israeli festival held in conjunction with Al

Gore’s “Live Earth” global event. CBI representatives showed an

impressive display of biodegradable products at Rabin Square in

Tel Aviv, and signed up new members of the Council.

The discussion panel at CBI’s Knesset Event.

At a special event held at the Knesset in July, the Council

made a presentation and conducted a panel disccusion on

“The Global Climate Crisis – An Educational Challenge.” Parts

of Al Gore’s documentary film, “An Inconvenient Truth,” were

screened. The issue of global warming will be integrated into

CBI’s study programs, with an emphasis on the behavioral

changes that are necessary.

The event was attended by Minister of the Environment

Gideon Ezra, Minister of Education Yuli Tamir, Members of

Knesset Dov Khenin, who heads the Knesset’s lobby for social

and environmental issues, and Ophir Pines-Paz, head of the

Knesset Interior Committee. They welcomed CBI Chairman

Avraham Katz Oz, its President, Gideon Patt and General

Manager Eshel Segal.

Minister Tamir praised the Council’s important contributions

to environmental education in Israel and said she would en-

dorse, budget permitting, the Council’s educational programs,

and include them in the curriculum of the entire school sys-

tem. The event was widely covered by the media.

CBI’S KNESSET EVENT ON GLOBAL WARMING

EVENTS

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COMPETITIONS

The Council’s six national competitions are

going strong, with a considerable increase in the

number of participants in 2007.

With a larger number of participants and greater

exposure by the media, we stand to expand these

competitions substantially during 2008. We salute

our branch managers and thousands of dedicated

volunteers, whose hard work makes possible the

success of a project of this magnitude.

Minister of Health Yaacov Ben Izri presenting

the award to Prof. Meir Rosen, Director of

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.

Eli Yishai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of

Commerce, Industry and Employment, presenting the

highest award to Yedidia Yaari, General Manager of

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.

Eddy Nahum, Director of

Neve Amit Senior Citizens

Residence, receiving the

Beauty Flag - the highest

award from Mrs. Ziva

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Now in its second year, the number of participating hotels in

this competition has grown by 17 per cent.

Ministry of Tourism Yitzhak Aharonovitz praised this impor-

tant project and promised continued encouragement until all

hotels join this exciting competition.

BEAUTIFUL HOTEL

Marking this competition’s 17th year, over 130 participating

cities and settlements competed in 2007 for the Council’s

Beauty Stars – a much desired symbol of excellence.

General Manager of the Ministry of the Interior, Mr Arye Barr

presented the awards.

In 2008, this competition will split: for urban locales for re-

gional municipalities and peripheral settlements.

THE WELL -TENDED CITY

The longest-running competition. now in its 27th year.

A record number of industries participated in this prestigious

competition in 2007. The awards ceremony drew the largest

crowd ever. Minister of Commerce, Industry and Employment

Eli Yishai praised this successful Council project.

In his address, CBI President Gideon Patt expressed his ap-

preciation to all the industries that joined the competition

since its inception. They deserve high praise, he said, and in-

vited many more to join this worthy project for the benefit of

the entire industrial sector and its workers.

Now in its 13th year,this competition encompasses dozens of

hospitals, in three categories: general hospitals, psychiatric

hospitals and geriatric institutions. Minister of Health Yaacov

Ben Izri congratulated the participants for their commitment

to the Council’s standards of excellence.

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera won the highest award.

BEAUTIFUL HOSPITAL

BEAUTIFUL INDUSTRY

Minister of Tourism Yitzhak Aharonowitz

presenting the highest award to Dani Schneider,

General Manager of the Dan Hotel, Eilat.

Alon Schuster, Director of Sha’ar HaNegev

Regional Council receives the 10-year five star

award won by the Students Village of Ibim-San

Diego in the Negev.

Top: The Comverse Building, winner of the highest

award in the Beautiful Industry competition

Bottom: Dan Hotel, Eilat received the

highest award in the Large Hotel category.

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SENIOR CITIZENS RESIDENCE

In its fourth year, this competition is also gaining momentum

and in 2007 there was a substantial increase in the number of

participants. Minister Isaac Herzog praised the Council’s suc-

cess in this sector, and promised continued support.

EXEMPLARY BRANCH ACTIVITIES

Segev Shalom, a Bedouin village near Beer Sheva in the Ne-

gev, has launched the Council’s 13th branch. Along with the

Arab branch in Kaukab in the North, this is living proof of the

Council’s deepening involvement with the Arab and Bedouin

population. The new Segev branch will help raise the Bedou-

ins’ environmental awareness and contribute to the improve-

ment of their living conditions.

KFAR SABACLEAN-UP PROJECT OF SEA OF GALILEE BEACHES

CBI’s Kfar Saba branch, headed by Lisa Cohen, participated in

a major clean-up project along the Sea of Galilee. Coordinated

by the municipality of Tiberias, 11th and 12th graders from

Kfar Saba and Ra’anana collected debris and waste, and most

important, explained to vacationers on the beach the impor-

tance of the project to quality of life.

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c/o Linda Lese

411 East 53rd Street, Suite 14 H

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Tel:1-212-935-1840

Fax: 1-212-421-1530

Federal ID no. 23-7379946

A week of environmental activities marked the climax of the

Shoham branch’s annual program dedicated to environmental

issues. Special emphasis was placed on waste management

and ecological gardening. Attractive products from recycled

materials, such as electronic devices, were on display.

SHOHAMA WEEK OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES

CLEAN UP DAY IN JERUSALEM

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Kfar Saba: Clean-Up day of Sea of Galilee beaches

CBI’s branch in Ashdod initiated a painting project of all Bezek

telephone boxes around the city, funded by a private local

company. Hundreds of boxes were painted by Ashdod artists,

over a period of three months, adding a beautiful and aes-

thetic look, admired by all citizens.

ASHDODTELEPHONE BOXES

Beautiful telephone boxes in Ashdod.

Jerusalem Branch intensifying clean up activities in the Capital.

CBI OPENS 13TH BRANCH; FIRST IN THE

BEDOUIN SECTOR

BRANCHES