Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. (AP/Seth Perlman) (AP/Seth Perlman)
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner

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Illinois’ historic anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions bill was signed into law by Governor Bruce Rauner. Thank him for standing united with Israel!

Act Now for Israel

Illinois’ historic anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions bill, SB 1761, was signed into law by Governor Bruce Rauner last week, enacting legislation that is serving as a model for similar measures in some 20 other states.

The new law prohibits investment of Illinois state pension dollars in foreign companies that boycott Israel, and creates an Illinois Investment Policy Board to monitor compliance with this and similar laws.

“We need to stand up to anti-Semitism whenever and wherever we see it,” Rauner said. “This historic legislation is an important first step in the fight against boycotts of Israel, and I hope other states move quickly to follow our lead. I want to thank Sen. (Ira) Silverstein, Rep. (Sara) Feigenholtz and all the sponsors of this legislation for working with our administration to take a stand against BDS.”

(With files from Jewish United Fund)

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217-782-0244 or 312-814-2121

 


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Send Passover Packages to Needy Israeli Soldiers - Bring Them Joy!

We are honored to thank the young men and women of the IDF who risk their lives every day to protect the citizens of Israel. Since October 7th, soldiers have been on the battlefield for months - many are hoping to come home for Passover.

Join us in sending Passover food packages (and personal notes) to Israeli soldiers and their families.

Many soldiers spend the Passover holiday with needy families back home. The soldiers greatly appreciate your love and concern. Bring them Passover joy!

CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR PACKAGE AND NOTE TO ISRAELI SOLDIERS!