Collector’s Item Commemorating Israel@60 to Benefit JNF

Contact: Jodi Bodner • JNF Director of Communications • 212-879-9305 ext. 221 • jbodner@jnf.org / For Charles Fazzino • Cathy DelPriore •Weitz Communications • 917-301-4833

October 27, 2008 -- New York -- Renowned artist Charles Fazzino, the creator of some of the most well known 3D pop art, has created a commemorative work entitled “Israel Forever” as a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel.

Available for purchase through Wentworth Galleries, through January 31, 2009 10% of the proceeds from the sale of this limited edition piece of art will benefit Jewish National Fund (JNF).

“I created ‘Israel Forever’ to commemorate the spirit of the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel,” said Fazzino, who has a large following of Jewish collectors. “I tried to capture the special feeling and connection my Jewish collectors in the U.S. have for their Jewish nation -- that of awe and love.  I am also very excited that my artwork can be used to help support JNF.”

Said Michael O'Mahoney, president of Wentworth Galleries: “Charles Fazzino's collectors throughout the U.S.  will be thrilled to add ‘Israel Forever’ to their art collection. Wentworth Galleries is most honored to be in a position to support JNF and its important mission by donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of ‘Israel Forever.’”

Charles Fazzino will be present for several one-person exhibitions featuring “Israel Forever” at Wentworth Galleries throughout the US.  For information about these exhibitions, including locations, dates and times, please contact Wentworth Galleries at 305-624-0715.

To purchase one at the location nearest you, go to http://www.wentworthgallery.com/ or call 800-732-6140.

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