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A NOTE TO OUR READERS
Dear Supporters of AFSI,
We hope you find our daily emails informative and challenging. Informative, because in these times when so many lies about Israel, Jews, Islam, BDS and so many other issues are being spewed forth daily, we must disseminate the truth and stand up to the liars. Challenging, because we hope that after reading our posts, you don't just delete or file the emails away, but are motivated to take action.
Thank goodness, there are numerous weekly publications dedicated to telling the truth. One of them The Jewish Voice, encourages all AFSI members to write letters to the editor on BDS, the current election, terrorism in Europe, anti-Semitism, Israel's issues, and all topics of interest. Whether or not our emails motivate you, please raise your voices via your keyboards. Write to The Jewish Voice and express your views!
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| Geert Wilders Sounds The Alarm | | | Helen Freedman, AFSI Executive Director with Geert Wilders, Leader, Dutch Freedom Party |
AFSI's Helen Freedman, Judy Freedman Kadish, Ruth King, and Charlie Bernhaut attended a Gatestone Institute event on Tuesday evening, July 26 at a private function. Geert Wilders, head of Holland's Freedom Party, was the guest speaker. People may remember his film FITNA, exposing the Islamic reign of terror brought on by quotes from the Koran. Wilders was put on trial for making the film, but was acquitted. He is now on trial again in the Netherlands and in Austria for hate speech, and has been on a death list for over a decade. This courageous Dutchman's message is that Europe is collapsing - surrendering to the results of an open door policy without the demands of assimilation. Islam, which means submission, incorporates sharia law. Wilders explained that Islam comes to dominate, NOT to integrate. He declared that WAR has been declared in Europe, but the leaders are all Chamberlains. He spoke about France, Germany, England, and Sweden where honor killings, genital mutilation, rapes, and rampant terror are everyday occurrences. He believes the populace is ready to identify the threat, but NOT the leaders. Instead of a First Amendment guaranteeing free speech, there are hate speech laws; Islamic lawfare is used against anyone who speaks out against Islam. However, Wilders declares that we must NEVER BE SILENT, that free speech is the breath of democracy. Wilders seemed to echo the American popular message when he declared that the people are tired of the ruling elite. They want the borders closed, criminals expelled, and detention for suspected terrorists. They want to regain their national sovereignty. The political correctness that has infected America is rampant in Europe and Wilders calls it the biggest disease. If his party succeeds in the next election, his goal will be to make it unattractive for Moslems to live in Europe - whether they be from Syria, Morocco, or Africa. He concluded with the statement that Bat Ye'or's prediction about Europe becoming Eurabia has come true, but he must remain hopeful for the future. If the people prevail over the corrupt leadership, Europe will survive. To send tax deductible donations, made out to the Gatestone Institute, marked for Geert Wilder's Legal Defense Fund, the address is: Gatestone Institute, Suite 1001, 14 E. 60 St., New York, NY 10022 |
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| This Political Correctness is Killing Us
Why, oh why, Pope Francis must you engage in false political correctness?
One of your very own - 86-year-old priest Jacques Hamel - had his throat slit and head cut off by Islamic terrorists in northern France, and you make the following statement:
"...But it's a real war, not a religious war. It's a war of interests, a war for money. A war for natural resources and for the dominion of the peoples. Some might say it's a religious war. Every religion wants peace." - Breitbart.com: Pope Francis: 'The World Is At War'
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Mark your calendars for AFSI's Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Chizuk Missions to Israel!
The Fall 2016 Mission begins Thursday, November 10 and ends Wednesday night, November 16.
The Spring 2017 Mission begins Wednesday, May 17 and ends Thursday night, May 25. We will be in Israel for the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem!
Pre-Registration for the Fall 2016 Mission is starting now. |
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for a full listing of events around town
Wednesday, August 3, 7:30 PM AFSI Doubleheader! 1. Join AFSI for our annual Zeev Jabotinsky Memorial Commemoration. This year's program features Ronn Torossian, successful public relations executive; ex-president of the North American branch of Betar; contributor to Arutz Sheva and other Israeli and pro-Israel publications 2. Come hear the latest from Jerusalem - Arieh King, Jerusalem Council Member and director and founder of the Israel Land Fund will provide an exclusive briefing to AFSI members and guests. In the ballroom at the Park East Synagogue 164 East 68 St. NYC (bet. 3rd & Lexington Aves.) $18 suggested; Photo ID required.
Thursday, August 4, 6 PM/7 PM ZOA & Cong. Edmond J. Safra present: An evening with Mordechai Kedar: "The Middle East, Europe and America - Towards a New Equation" At the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue 11 East 63 St. NYC 6:00 PM Wine & Hors D'Oeuvres 7:00 PM Speaker Free for ZOA Members; $10 General Admission Click HERE for add'l info & reservations
Saturday/Shabbat, August 6 At Park East Synagogue, 164 East 68th St Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Member of Knesset Ze'ev Elkin, guest speaker Elkin has served as an MK since 2006, being reelected another three times in '09, '13, and '15. He served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs between March 2013 and June 2014, and then became Chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Entire community is invited. Please contact Park East for time he will be speaking.
Tuesday, August 9, 7:30 PM Check-in Walk the Boardwalk for Sderot! Join American Friends of Sderot for an evening walk on the beautiful Long Beach Boardwalk.
The city of Sderot, located in southern Israel and less than 1 mile from the Gaza border, has become one of the most significant national symbols of heroism. Sderot is home to the largest Hesder Yeshiva in Israel which serves over 500 students. Sderot has become the symbol of responding to terror with the light of Torah, Zionist ideals and Jewish solidarity for Jews all over the world.
7:30 PM: Check-in & T-Shirts 8:00 PM: Walk the Boardwalk 9:00 PM: Gather at a local synagogue for sushi, desserts & a video presentation Click HERE for more details and to reserve. For those living in Manhattan, please contact Jonathan at jonathan@afsi.org for carpooling options to Long Beach.
Sunday, August 14, 2 PM Annual Tishah B'Av Outdoor Prayer Service at the Isaiah Wall, across the street from the United Nations. First Avenue & 43rd Street, Manhattan. The prayer service will be led by Rabbi Avi Weiss, and is for the security of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. The afternoon mincha service includes Torah reading. Note: the fast begins Saturday night and concludes after sunset on Sunday. If you can, please bring your prayer book and men, tallis and tefillin.
Sunday/Monday, September 18-19 Shurat HaDin's First Annual Counter-Terrorism Conference, NYC Eyes Only: Insights into the Legal War on Terrorism A tremendous lineup of professional speakers in the fields of intelligence, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, cyber security and international finance. At the Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Ave, NY, NY 10017 Info & registration HERE.
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| | Mark Langfan: Chairman Helen Freedman: Executive Director Judy Kadish: Co-Executive Director Jonathan Grauman: Research Analyst |
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