"Spectacular Sunday"--Largest Fundraising Event in JNF History

New York, NY: June 2, 2020 – As Jewish National Fund-USA continues to support Israel’s immediate needs in response to the global health pandemic, the organization is preparing to call a record-breaking 60,000 supporters across the U.S. as part of its June 14 Spectacular Sunday telethon. In addition to a world-class line up of entertainment, the day of giving from coast to coast will also feature a $1 million match, enabling donors to double the value of their gift for the land and people of Israel.

“Can you imagine 119-years ago when Theodor Herzl, a man in his early 40s, asked for the first gift for Jewish National Fund to repurchase the land of Israel, for the Jewish people?” said Jewish National Fund-USA CEO Russell F. Robinson. “Surely, he never could have imagined that in the year 2020, from Los Angeles to New York, and across the ocean to Israel, thousands of people would be standing up and saying, ‘count on me!’”

Spectacular Sunday’s line-up of musicians, comedians, and entertainers includes David Broza, Elon Gold, Michelle Divon, Benji Lovitt, Taylor Williamson, Ethan Herschenfeld, Cory Kahaney, Ilana Levine, Dominic Fumusa, Rick Recht, Rebecca Pidgeon, Peter Himmelman, Distant Cousins, David Mamet, Listen Up! Jewish Vocal Band, Josh Burstein, and more.

“Jewish National Fund’s Spectacular Sunday is an exciting opportunity for all of us to be a part of Israel’s future—the land, people, and promise,” said Sharon Levison, Atlanta Board Member and National Co-Chair of JNF’s Community Campaign. “I’m excited to take a lead in this burst of energy and entertainment that will bring Atlanta closer to the land and people of Israel.”

Spectacular Sunday will take place between 9 am – 1 pm PT / 12 – 4 pm ET, and viewers can tune in and participate live via YouTubeor Facebook.

“Our yearning to return to our homeland has created a movement that does more in Zionist education than any other organization in the U.S.,” said Jewish National Fund-USA President Dr. Sol Lizerbram. “Today, we connect the next generation from kindergarten to high school to college and beyond through our ‘birth to the boardroom’ platform. On June 14, I’m excited to be joining our incredible supporters as we write the next chapter in the remarkable story of JNF-USA.”

Jewish National Fund-USA is the leading philanthropic organization for Israel that supports critical environmental and nation-building activities in Israel’s north and south. Through its One Billion Dollar Roadmap for the Next Decade, Jewish National Fund-USA is developing new communities in the Galilee and Negev, connecting the next generation to Israel, and creating infrastructure for ecology, special needs, and heritage preservation.

To participate in Jewish National Fund-USA’s Spectacular Sunday, tune in via YouTubeor Facebook on Sunday, June 14 between 9 am – 1 pm PT / 12 – 4 pm ET. For more information or to donate, visit jnf.org/spectacularsunday or call 800.542.8733.