Former Ambassador Danny Ayalon has resigned as co-chairman from the North American aliyah organization Nefesh B'Nefesh after nearly two years. Although he said his work with N.B.N. has been extremely rewarding, Ayalon added "it is now time for me to pursue an independent political career opportunity."
In his role at Nefesh B'Nefesh, noted the group in its statement, Ayalon helped enhance the organization's strategic partnerships with government bodies and agencies, as well as within the Jewish world. One outcome of the relationship was the government's unprecedented decision in September 2007 to fund private aliyah organizations.
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