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For those of you just joining us, please read this post to find out what the Invest in Israel series is all about. Remember, I have two simulations running. One game (Invest in Israel) is tracking an $1000 investment divided about equally among eight stocks. In the other game, I have invested almost $1000 in the First Israel Fund (First Israel Fund Game) which is a “non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in Israeli securities.”

The market is closed for the weekend and this is where we stand:

Invest in Israel: In one week, the value of this collection of eight stocks has increased 1.03%. Aladdin Knowledge Systems continues to be the big winner with an 8.02% increase. Fundtech Ltd. is also doing well and is up 6.24% since the start of the game. There are some losers too. Radware systems is pulling me down. It’s fallen 5.77% since the start of the game.

First Israel Fund Game: This fund is up 2.75% since my initial purchase for a gain on my simulated investment of $27.84 in a week.

There’s are many ways to invest in Israel. One of them is to make a donation to the Jewish National Fund. Over the past century, this non-profit organization has planted over 240 million trees, built over 180 reservoirs and dams, developed over 250,000 acres of land, created more than 1,000 parks and educated students around the world about Israel and the environment. One of their projects that I think is especially cool is the Inclusive Parks Program. According to the JNF website:

…it’s estimated that over 800,000 Israelis, or almost 15% of the population, have some form of disability.
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JNF is working in partnership with the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, which has expertise in the area of inclusion, to raise the necessary funds to make all existing parks and facilities in Israel inclusive for families and friends to enjoy nature together.