THE JEWISH WORLD   THREE STATES PURCHASED TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF ISRAEL BONDS: SALES TO DATE TOTAL $900 MILLION Israel Bonds has sold more than $900 million worth of Independence and Development Issue bonds so far this year, out of a 1.25 billion goal for 2003. Bonds President Joshua Matza disclosed this unprecedented achievement in New York prior to the departure of a North American Bonds leadership bonds mission to Israel. The Task Force 2003 conference will open next Sunday when Prime Minister receives the Jewish leaders in his Jerusalem office. Sharon will brief them on Israel's security and political situation, and hear from them about the special fundraising effort they made this year. Three states have purchased tens of millions of dollars worth of Israel Bonds: New Jersey ($20 million), South Carolina ($10 million), and Pennsylvania $4.5 million - in addition to previous purchases. "These purchases speak of trust in Israel's future and its economy and are an expression of friendship for Israel," said Matza.

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