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Florida to invest $10 million in bonds to the state of Israel
The state’s Chief Financial Officer announces a new pledge to strengthen partnership with Israel
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —
State officials pledge to strengthen the partnership between Florida and Israel by investing millions in bonds. Jimmy Patronis, the state’s Chief Financial Officer, announced Tuesday Florida is investing an additional $10 million to the state of Israel.
“The interest of Israel will always be the interest of the United States,” Patronis said. “When Florida has the opportunity to look out for taxpayer dollars, we have several different avenues we can foresee…..with Israel bonds, it’s a great return on investment.”
Earlier in the month, he introduced a resolution to declare Jerusalem the undivided capital of Israel.
“Our great state stands with our ally in the Middle East and we sent that clear message to the world. We value our relationship with our ally and economic partner,” Patronis said in a statement.
Both decisions gained a lot of support from the Jewish community.
“Today we celebrate in Israel the day of the family. We feel we are one big family…It is more than just friendship,” Florida Consul General Lior Haiat said.
Patronis’ announcement comes less than a month after Gov. Ron Desantis took several actions to reaffirm Florida’s support for the state of Israel.
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Mark Steven Goldman z”l, 65, of Tallahassee died 10/14/2019
He leaves his wife of 40 years, Carol Chenoweth; his mother, Pearl Worshosky, his sister, Joan Rapps and her husband Gary; his son, Leben Goldman and his wife Ellen; his daughter, Sarah Goldman-Blodgett and her husband Adam; two grandchildren, Abigail and Dylan; two nieces, Courtney and Jennifer; and two nephews, Jason and Miguel Jr.
Born in New York, New York, the son of Leonard and Pearl, he was a long time resident of Tallahassee, FL. A Professor of American and Florida History at Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College for nearly 30 years, he had a passion for education and teaching people of all ages. Additionally, he was a longtime instructor and supporter of the FSU Holocaust Institute for Educators.
For years he was an active member of Congregation Shomrei Torah and the Jewish Community in Tallahassee at large. He taught Sunday School and adult education courses, served in many leadership positions at Shomrei Torah including past congregation president, and was a past president of the Tallahassee Jewish Federation.
Funeral services and burial was held at Cully’s MeadowWood Memorial Park on October 17th at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in his honor to either the Tallahassee Jewish Federation or The Homeless Coalition of Tallahassee.