NJ Department of State - New Jersey-Israel Commission

New Jersey-Israel Commission

New Jersey Department of State

July 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.

Message from Governor Murphy in Honor of Israel’s 75th Anniversary

Governor Phil Murphy shared a special message to recognize the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel and 75 years of United States-Israel relations

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The Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City Featured the New Jersey-Israel Commission

The Commission joined tens of thousands of people celebrating Israel and its 75th anniversary with a special float in New York City alongside Commission Members, Assemblyman Roy Freiman, Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Zenon Christodoulou and the New Jersey State Police.

Israeli Acting Consul General Israel Nitzan Awarded and Bid Farewell at May Commission Meeting

The New Jersey-Israel Commission held its spring meeting with Secretary of State Tahesha Way and said goodbye to Israeli Acting Consul General Israel Nitzan who has been a true friend of the State of New Jersey. The meeting also included recent achievements, recognizing new and outgoing members, and hearing from Israel’s Economic Minister to North America Anat Katz.

Celebration of Israel’s 75th Anniversary in Historic State House Ceremony

The event welcomed Israeli Acting Consul General Israel Nitzan to Trenton alongside remarks by Governor Murphy, Secretary of State Tahesha Way and Commission leadership.

The Commission Partners with the Annual Jerusalem Post Conference

The Commission cosponsored the annual Jerusalem Post Conference which featured Co-Chair Mark Levenson speaking with Guy Franklin and the Presidents of the New York City Economic Development Authority and the New York Stock Exchange on the Israel tech ecosystem.

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.