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Herzl's Gambit: Virtual Chess Night for Israel
Virtual Chess Competition Proves No Forfeit in Sight for Nonprofit During COVID-19 Pandemic
Pivoting its fundraising efforts from an in-person, regional model to a digital, national strategy, Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA) has added a virtual chess competition to its exciting list of unique digital OnDemand content adorning computer screens around the country in 2021.
After the recent buzz regarding Netflix's popular miniseries The Queen's Gambit and realizing that chess is one of the few sports that can truly be played unaffected by the pandemic because it can be played 100% virtually, JNF-USA will be hosting a live virtual chess match featuring Evan Rabin, USA National Master & CEO of Premier Chess vs. Israeli Grandmaster Leonid Yudasin. Rabin will also be interviewing the chess champion while he simultaneously plays 19 community members from the audience, in what is guaranteed to be a nail-biting socially distanced experience you won’t want to miss.
“It’s important for us as an organization to be able to adjust our fundraising strategies and come up with engaging, fun, and creative virtual events if we want to continue to carry out our vision to ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of Israel,” said Maia Aron, President of JNF-USA in Miami. “Hosting an interactive, live event like this virtual chess night for Israel not only shows we’re capable of adapting during a global pandemic, but it also allows us to broaden our reach and attract new audiences we never even intended.”
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The first 19 chess players to sign up will get to compete in the match (pay to play) and the event will be free for chess-loving spectators. Audience members will also get to participate in a round of trivia for a chance to win prizes.
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- What: Virtual Chess Competition: Herzl's Gambit: Chess Night for Israel
- When: Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 6 pm ET
- Where: Zoom (link to be provided upon registration)
- Cost: $72 to play and FREE for spectators
Click here for registration link and more information. Detailed instructions will be provided upon registration.
Missed a previous JNF virtual event or interested in signing up for future events? Visit https://www.jnf.org/menu-3/videos/ondemand.