NJ Department of State - New Jersey-Israel Commission

New Jersey-Israel Commission

New Jersey Department of State

May 2023 Newsletter

The mission of the New Jersey-Israel Commission is to foster economic, scientific, educational and cultural ties with the State of Israel, one of New Jersey's most important trading partners. Please find our latest newsletter below.

The New Jersey-Israel Commission Welcomes New Appointments by Governor Murphy

The New Jersey-Israel Commission is proud to welcome a new round of appointments to public members of the Commission by Governor Phil Murphy including 10 new and 29 reappointed Commission Members.

Israel Defense Forces Attaché Visits

New Jersey with the Commission

In honor of Israel’s 75 anniversary, the New Jersey-Israel Commission facilitated a visit by Major General Hidai Zilberman, Israel Defense Forces Attaché to the United States, Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst in cooperation with the New Jersey National Guard and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The visit focused on our state’s aerospace leadership, military capabilities, and shared challenges. The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey also held a separate briefing with the Major General and his staff.

Commission leadership visits OwnBackup

In a visit led by Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Commission leadership met with OwnBackup CEO Sam Gutmann and toured their US headquarters in Englewood Cliffs to learn about the impact of one of the largest Israeli technology companies is having in New Jersey.

Governor Murphy and the New Jersey-Israel Commission Announce another Year of Increased Economic Relations with Israel from 2021 to 2022

Newly released data from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) shows record investments and job creation under the Murphy Administration between 2021 and 2022.

Celebrating Israel at 75

We congratulate Israel on its 75th anniversary and celebrate the incredible achievements of its people and their friendship with New Jersey. Together we have strengthened our economy, academia and culture in profound ways. We’ve never been closer and look forward to more success.

Sheba Medical Center Discusses Innovation Project in Jersey City

Executives from the ARC Center of Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in Israel and the Middle East, met with the Commission, Choose New Jersey, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and New Jersey healthcare officials including New Jersey Department of Health and Commissioner Judith Persichilli. The meeting discussed the planned ARC Sheba medical innovation center in Jersey City which will demonstrate future technologies.

New Jersey is committed to engaging with incredible Israeli companies, technologies and organizations. Companies or other entities wishing to engage with the New Jersey-Israel Commission are encouraged to contact us and complete our business contact form so we may best assist you.