Thursday, September 29, 2016

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Israel Advocacy Calendar (www.IsraelAdvocacyCalendar.com).
Activist emails sent to my list  are L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) and Howard Chaim Grief great activists and lovers of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichronum Baruch.  May their memories serve as a blessing. 

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Fwd: How Did This Happen to US? AFSI newsletter, Thu. .Sep. 29, 2016


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Date: Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 5:13 PM
Subject: How Did This Happen to US?
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Islamophobia
How did this happen to US?


The tyranny of the left is in full swing in New York City. Mayor "Sandinista" Bill de Blasio's office announced the launch of a new program aimed at ending criticism of Muslims.  We must "promote respect, understanding and support for the city's diverse Muslim communities."

What about all the other communities living side-by-side in New York City? Shouldn't we promote respect, understanding and support for all communities, as long as they obey the law, don't commit suicide attacks and don't try to cut off the heads of infidels?

The last we looked, free speech was protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. No preferential treatment for any group!


The full announcement by the NYC Commission on Human Rights can be read HERE.

And if you think this is crying wolf, here's what happened in Pakistan. Will it be coming to a theater near you?

 
BDSHole


The anti-Israel, anti-Semitic BDS movement works 24/7 to negate the existence of the State of Israel. They use sophisticated tools and methodologies in their effort, including a very large presence on social media. Like kids of all ages, BDS proponents are tied to their iPhones and rely on them for communication and connection.

However, what will they do when Apple's newest product, the iPhone 8 is launched next year? This "latest and greatest" is being developed in Israel, of all places! Will they boycott Apple and switch to Samsung? Or will they swallow their pride and use an Israeli-developed product to try to harm that very country?

As usual, a huge Kol HaKavod to Israel, which continues to be on the leading edge of technology and so much more!


The next iPhone may be blue and white.
According to an unconfirmed report in Business Insider, which cited an anonymous employee at Apple's Israel office, the global tech giant is developing hardware for the next edition of its best-selling iPhone in Hertzliya.

The article said the next generation would be called "iPhone 8" and launch next year, which would imply a change to Apple's usual upgrade cycle. Apple has generally announced a new generation of its phone every other year, while introducing intermediary "S" models in the in-between years. The company just announced and launched the iPhone 7 this past month, so a skip to iPhone 8 hints that there will be no Iphone 7s.

Ever-secretive, Apple did not return request for comment.

In early 2015, Apple CEO Tim Cook paid a surprise visit to Israel to officially inaugurate the new Hertzliya office, though Apple has been operating in Israel since around 2012. It is its largest R&D facility outside the US.

"We have an enormous admiration for Israel, not just as an important ally for the US, but as a place to do business," he said at the time.

If the report is correct, Apple would not be the only giant company doing some of its core development in Israel.

Intel's flagship chips were largely designed in its Haifa office, and companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Quallcomm and Google all have offices here as well.

 
Freedom2
The Freedom Center Dinner with Monica Crowley


Monica Crowley, flanked by AFSI's co-Executive Directors,
Helen Freedman and Judy Kadish

Wednesday evening, September 28, many AFSI friends joined members of the David Horowitz Freedom Center at a lovely dinner. Unfortunately, David was unable to be present because of illness, but the crowd was pleased to hear Monica Crowley, famed news commentator and writer, give her assessment of the presidential campaign to date.
 
As someone who believed from the beginning that the Trump phenomenon was real, she compared Donald Trump, the outsider, to Hillary Clinton, the status quo incumbent. Crowley believes the system is corrupt, and she sees Trump's raw edges as part of his charisma.
 
After reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of the first debate, she stressed that rather than focusing on personal details, national issues should be addressed. They include the Clinton Foundation, Benghazi, the release of terrorists from Guantanamo, the unexplained emails, Obamacare, the "refugee" crisis, the bad trade deals, the breakdown in law and order and the "smoking ruin of Obama's policies." She concluded by stating that the election is between the protected and unprotected, the establishment and the game changer. The people have the power to decide on their future.

- Helen Freedman

 
Chizuk
Mark your calendars for
AFSI's Fall 2016 and Spring 2017
Chizuk Missions to Israel!

Thursday, Nov. 10 until Wednesday night, November 16 - Fall mission. Reservations and deposits are being taken NOW. Do not delay. Make your plans NOW and join AFSI for a life-changing experience. 

The Spring 2017 Mission begins Wednesday, May 17 to Thursday night, May 25.
You will want to be in Israel with us for the amazing celebrations marking the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem, and the reclaiming for the Jewish people of Judea, Samaria, and the Golan Heights! This is a MUST MISSION. 

AFSI's missions fill up quickly, so plan ahead.
Call 212-828-2424, or write to judy@afsi.org

 
Calendar
AFSI Calendar of Events


Thursday, September 29, 7:00 PM
JerusalemU presents the movie, Mekonen
The film follows the story and personal journey of Mekonen Abebe, a young African-Israeli Jew, once a young shepherd in Africa and now a commander in the Israeli Defense Forces. 
At the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue 11 East 63 St. NYC

Sunday Evening, October 2 - Tuesday, October 4
Rosh Hashanah; Jewish New Year
For those without a place to go the first night of Rosh Hashanah, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun (KJ) on Manhattan's Upper East Side is hosting a Rosh Hashanah community dinner.
Join the KJ Beginners family for a spirited, festive, and sumptuous three course holiday meal, Sunday Night, Oct 2nd. The event begins with services at 6:30 PM followed by an evening of delicious holiday food, apples and honey, and New Year spirit.
$40 per person; RSVP: https://www.ckj.org/rhdinner

Tuesday Evening, October 11 - Wednesday, October 12
Yom Kippur

Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Israeli American Council presents, Branding: A Discussion on Marketing and Technique
Gain Insight on how to increase awareness for 'Brand Israel' in America.
At Town Hall; 3 Columbus Circle, NYC
$15; Register HERE.

Thursday, October 20, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue presents Dr. Ehud Eilam presenting Israel's National Security Challenges; How Does Israel Protect Itself From Its Neighbors
Dr. Ehud Eilam is the US representative of Israel Defense magazine
30 West 68 St. NYC


 
Mark Langfan: Chairman
 Helen Freedman: Executive Director
Judy Kadish: Co-Executive Director
Jonathan Grauman: Research Analyst
 

Visit us on Facebook & Twitter   

Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter
 
Visit Our Website
www.afsi.org


 



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Robin Ticker

Israel Advocacy Calendar (www.IsraelAdvocacyCalendar.com).
Activist emails sent to my list  are L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) and Howard Chaim Grief great activists and lovers of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichronum Baruch.  May their memories serve as a blessing. 

Most of these emails are posted on Shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com 

Personal emails to individuals will not be posted to my blog. 

Re: We Join in Mourning Shimon Peres, z"l AFSI newsletter Wed. Sep 28th, 2016



On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 5:34 PM, Americans for a Safe Israel <judy@afsi.org> wrote:
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Americans for a Safe Israel      
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Peres
Shimon Peres, 1923 - 2016

Americans For a Safe Israel marks with sadness the passing today of Shimon Peres, former Prime Minister and President of the State of Israel.

Shimon Peres had a remarkable life and career:
- Elected to the Knesset in 1959
- Served twice as the Prime Minister of Israel
- Served twice as the Interim Prime Minister
- Served in 12 different cabinets as a Member of Knesset
- Became the ninth President of Israel in 2007 and served in this role until his retirement in 2014
- Was the world's oldest head of state
- Considered the last link to Israel's founding generation

Shimon Peres was known for many things: a warrior, a statesman, and a man searching for peace.

Shimon Peres was known for saying, As a bird cannot fly with one wing, as a man cannot applaud with one hand, so a country cannot make peace just with one side, with itself. For peace, we need the two of us. 

May his memory be for a blessing and may his family and the entire House of Israel be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

 
Veto
Senate Overrides Obama's Veto (first time!)

Today's Wall Street Journal reports that the Senate overrode Obama's veto of a bill that would allow terror victims to sue foreign governments.


The Senate voted Wednesday to override President Barack Obama's veto of legislation that would allow Americans to sue foreign governments over terrorist attacks, the first time the chamber has delivered such a rebuke to the president since he took office.

In a 97-1 vote, the Senate moved to overturn Mr. Obama's Friday veto of the bill, which would permit survivors or surviving relatives of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to sue countries they believe played a role in it. The families have long sought the right to sue Saudi Arabia for any alleged role in the attacks, which the kingdom has denied.

The bill "will send a strong message to those who sponsor terrorist attacks on American soil, including foreign governments, will answer to those victims and pay for the death and destruction that they cause," Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said.

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) was the only senator to vote to sustain the veto.

It is now up to the House of Representatives to vote. If they vote to override, the bill becomes law.

The bill gives families of victims of the 9/11 terror attacks the right to sue in U.S. court for any role that elements of the Saudi government may have played in the attacks.

Although there is some concern that the passage of this bill may make it easier for Americans to be subjects of lawsuits in foreign courts, the bill finally enables those hurt by the 9/11 terror to reach a semblance of justice.

 
Chizuk
Mark your calendars for
AFSI's Fall 2016 and Spring 2017
Chizuk Missions to Israel!

Thursday, Nov. 10 until Wednesday night, November 16 - Fall mission. Reservations and deposits are being taken NOW. Do not delay. Make your plans NOW and join AFSI for a life-changing experience. 

The Spring 2017 Mission begins Wednesday, May 17 to Thursday night, May 25.
You will want to be in Israel with us for the amazing celebrations marking the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem, and the reclaiming for the Jewish people of Judea, Samaria, and the Golan Heights! This is a MUST MISSION. 

AFSI's missions fill up quickly, so plan ahead.
Call 212-828-2424, or write to judy@afsi.org

 
Calendar
AFSI Calendar of Events

Wednesday, September 28, 7:00-9:00 PM
Exposing BDS - How to be Proactive in the Fight Against BDS
Six hands-on workshops will teach and coach you how to be proactive in the fight against BDS: Boycott, Divest and Sanctions.
A stellar lineup of facilitators; in formation
At Lincoln Square Synagogue 180 Amsterdam Ave, NYC


Thursday, September 29, 7:00 PM
JerusalemU presents the movie, Mekonen
The film follows the story and personal journey of Mekonen Abebe, a young African-Israeli Jew, once a young shepherd in Africa and now a commander in the Israeli Defense Forces. 
At the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue 11 East 63 St. NYC

Sunday Evening, October 2 - Tuesday, October 4
Rosh Hashanah; Jewish New Year
For those without a place to go the first night of Rosh Hashanah, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun (KJ) on Manhattan's Upper East Side is hosting a Rosh Hashanah community dinner.
Join the KJ Beginners family for a spirited, festive, and sumptuous three course holiday meal, Sunday Night, Oct 2nd. The event begins with services at 6:30 PM followed by an evening of delicious holiday food, apples and honey, and New Year spirit.
$40 per person; RSVP: https://www.ckj.org/rhdinner

Tuesday Evening, October 11 - Wednesday, October 12
Yom Kippur

Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Israeli American Council presents, Branding: A Discussion on Marketing and Technique
Gain Insight on how to increase awareness for 'Brand Israel' in America.
At Town Hall; 3 Columbus Circle, NYC
$15; Register HERE.

Thursday, October 20, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue presents Dr. Ehud Eilam presenting Israel's National Security Challenges; How Does Israel Protect Itself From Its Neighbors
Dr. Ehud Eilam is the US representative of Israel Defense magazine
30 West 68 St. NYC


 
Mark Langfan: Chairman
 Helen Freedman: Executive Director
Judy Kadish: Co-Executive Director
Jonathan Grauman: Research Analyst
 

Visit us on Facebook & Twitter   

Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter
 
Visit Our Website
www.afsi.org


 



Forward to a Friend
AFSI, 1751 Second Ave. @ 91st Street, New York, NY 10128
Sent by judy@afsi.org in collaboration with
Constant Contact



--
Sincerely,

Robin Ticker

Israel Advocacy Calendar (www.IsraelAdvocacyCalendar.com).
Activist emails sent to my list  are L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) and Howard Chaim Grief great activists and lovers of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichronum Baruch.  May their memories serve as a blessing. 

Most of these emails are posted on Shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com 

Personal emails to individuals will not be posted to my blog.