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Democrats and Israel - What is Going on?
Without proffering a preference in this year's presidential elections, it is with much concern that we link to the following important article:
The article states that the 2016 Democratic party platform drafting committee is loaded with individuals who, to put it simply, are not friends of Israel. These include three people appointed by Bernie Sanders: Cornell West (considered a "philosopher" and "social activist"), James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, and Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the first Muslim elected to Congress.
For the past few years there has been a significant slant within the Democratic party away from support for Israel, toward what some would call a more "even-handed" approach toward Israel and the Palestinian Arabs. This drift away from Israel has been validated poll after poll over several years, and tensions surrounding this issue were on full display during the 2012 Democratic convention, as shown in this video:
It will be interesting, to say the least, tuning into the Democratic convention later this year to witness how the "Israel question" is handled. Although Bernie Sanders is Jewish, he doesn't seem to have Israel in his "kishkas"; i.e., in the scheme of things, Israel is just not that important to him. Hillary Clinton professes strong support for Israel, although the veracity and depth of her support have and continue to be questioned. She has labeled herself a "progressive," and we know which way progressives tilt when it comes to Israel.
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Ami Horowitz video: Would university students donate money to Hamas to blow up schools and hospitals?
Are American college students so liberal, that to be anti-Israel is axiomatic? Or, are we simply witnessing their dumbing down? Or, are both phenomena in play?
Put another way, are today's college students anti-Israel and anti-Semitic, ignorant and stupid, or all the above?
No matter how one phrases it, intellectual pursuit and a keen mind for exploration seem to be on the decline among our student class. This has certainly been validated by Ami Horowitz's latest video, below.
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Sunday, May 29, 9:30 AM starting time The Annual Queens L'Chaim 5K Run/Walk for Israel
Tuesday, May 31, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Ambassadors Against BDS - International Summit at the UN. Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN hosts the first-ever international summit at the UN on ways to confront national boycotts and delegitimization Israel's Mission to the United Nations in partnership with the World Jewish Congress, ACLJ, Israel Bonds, Keren Hayesod, StandWithUS, B'nai B'rith International, Hillel, CAMERA, ADL, and ZOA, will host an international gathering of students, organizations and agencies from around the world, to join efforts, form a unified plan of action and cultivate ambassadors ready to fight the battle against exclusion and delegitimization of nations and peoples, while promoting understanding and respect.
Free; click HERE for info & registration. At the UN, 1st Ave. at 46th St., NYC
American Friends of Ateret Cohanim/Jerusalem Chai invite you to celebrate the 37th Year of Ateret Cohanim Gala Dinner Reception 6:00 PM, Program 7:30 PM followed by Dessert Reception Special appearances by Danny Danon, the Honorable Ambassador of Israel to the United Nations and the Honorable Governor Mike Huckabee Terrace On The Park 52-11 111 St. Flushing Meadows, Queens, NY For additional information and reservations, please click HERE.
Wednesday, June 1, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friends of the IDF (FIDF) Five Towns & Greater Shore 5th Annual Community Event At The Sephardic Temple, Cedarhurst, NY
Thursday, June 2, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Join AZM and the WZO at a conference titled "BDS - the New Antisemitism?" in NYC. It will address the resurgence of global antisemitism and provide our community with tools to tackle and confront it. A delegation of Israeli Mayors and Knesset members will participate in this symposium to learn more about what is happening on this front. Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon will be there are well. $18/pp; in midtown Manhattan; location to be announced. Sunday, June 5 Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day
Sunday, June 5 Noon: NYC Celebrate Israel Parade The largest Israel Day Parade in the world, marching up Fifth Avenue, NYC
2:30-7:30 PM: The Parade is followed by the 23rd Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park - The Concert with a Message! Celebrate our eternal bond with the UNDIVDED capital of Israel, Yerushalayim Free Rain or shine at the Central Park Summerstage. Located at Rumsey Playfield, right off the 5th Ave. and 72nd St. entrance to Central Park. Guest Speakers: Israel's United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon, Former U.S. United Nations Ambassador John Bolton, Fox News Analyst and Commentator Major Pete Hegseth, Joe Piscopo, and ZOA President Morton Klein Starring: Lipa Schmeltzer, Eitan Katz, Shloime Dachs and Orchestra, Tal Vaknin with Shlomi Aharoni, Mati Shriki, Avi Kilimnick, Michoel Pruzansky, Dr. Meyer Abittan, Jerry Markowitz, Chaim Kiss, Izzy Kiefer & and Heshy R., White Shabbos and others Special Appearance by: Ken Abramowitz, NCYI President Farley Weiss, RZA President Martin Oliner, Assemblyman David Weprin, Councilman Rory Lancman, Rabbi David Algaze, Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, Rivka Abbe and others
Also following the Israel Day Parade: The Israeli American Council (IAC) presents the Celebrate Israel Unity Festival On the Westside of Manhattan: Terminal 5, 610 West 56th St. Click HERE for info and tickets
Sunday, June 5 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chicago Greater Chicago Jewish Festival If you can't be in Israel with AFSI this year, please stop by the AFSI table Sunday, June 5 (Yom Yerushalayim/Jerusalem Day), 10 am - 6 pm If you would like to volunteer to work at the AFSI table, please contact AFSI Chicago Chair Cheryl Jacobs Lewin at cjlpr1@gmail.com.
Wednesday, June 8, 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception, 7:00 PM Program Washington, D.C. The Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) presents: Rays of Light in the Darkness 10th Anniversary Dinner The Grand Hyatt 1000 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001
Sunday, June 26, 7:00 PM Long Island's Annual Celebrate Israel Eisenhower Park, Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater Featuring a free concert with Dudu Fisher
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