TORONTO — The new national executive vice-president of the Jewish National Fund Canada is starting off his tenure with a major announcement: Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be the 2013 Negev Dinner honoree in Toronto.

It’s believed to be the first time a sitting prime minister has been honoured at a Negev Dinner. The galas are held annually in cities around the country and recognize Canadians who have shown support for Israel.

“We anticipate that being the largest dinner event the community’s ever seen,” Josh Cooper said. “The prime minister has agreed to do it. He deserves the honour.”

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