IsraAID was presented with the prestigious Luminary Award by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc. The Luminary Award symbolizes the humanitarian spirit of both groups and individuals who have shown leadership in strengthening ties between the United States and Japan, as well as international humanitarian affairs. The award, along with a $50,000 donation to IsraAID, was presented to IsraAID Executive Director Shachar Zahavi during the JCCI's 27th Annual Dinner Gala. IsraAID is a coordinating body of Israeli and Jewish NGOs in Israel that provides humanitarian aid worldwide. Most recently IsraAID was there for the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster that devastated northeastern Japan. It was for IsraAID's remarkable efforts there, on the ground in Japan, that they received the Luminary Award.
