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opinion

Why We Must Continue to Invest 
in the ‘Start-Up Nation’
T

he story of Israeli 
entrepreneurship is a 
testament to resilience, 
innovation and the unwavering 
commitment to family and 
community. From humble family 
businesses to modern-day tech 
start-ups, Israeli 
entrepreneurs 
around the globe, 
but especially in the 
Jewish state, have 
continually defied 
the odds, building 
thriving enterprises 
amid nonstop 
adversity.
For investors looking for a blend 
of financial returns, hasbarah and 
cultural legacy, investing in start-
ups inside Israel offers not only 
a potential windfall but also an 
opportunity to support a heritage 

of creativity and perseverance that 
has shaped industries worldwide. 
Let’s be honest, our brothers 
and sisters in Israel are hurting 
right now, and as we mark the 
one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 
massacre, I hope more Jewish and 

pro-Israel investors will consider 
putting their money to work inside 
Israel because the Israeli start-up 
community needs our support 
more than ever before.
As we all know, our Jewish 
history is replete with examples of 

entrepreneurship and resilience. 
From small merchants in medieval 
Europe to traders along the Silk 
Road, Jewish families have long 
played pivotal roles in global 
commerce.
Despite the frequent persecution 
and displacement that we’ve faced, 
our communities channeled our 
resourcefulness into building 
businesses that sustained us and 
our families.
These businesses were often 
intergenerational, passed down 
from parents to children, creating 
not just financial security but a 
sense of identity and continuity. Or, 
as we say in Hebrew, L’dor v’dor — 
“From generation to generation.”
Fast-forward to the late-19th 
and early-20th centuries, and we 
see Jewish entrepreneurs at the 
forefront of innovation across 

Robert Rubin
JNS

PURELY COMMENTARY

A view of the Yokneam High-Tech Park, Sept. 8, 2024. 

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