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Meet Rabbi Moshe and Leah Goldsmith of Itamar, Israel Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 PM
Rabbi Moshe and Leah Goldsmith have led in the development of their beautiful community, Itamar, in the Shomron. Rabbi Goldsmith served as Mayor of Itamar for many years, with Leah always at his side. When the Fogel family was brutally killed by Arab infiltrators into their community, the Goldsmiths went on a countrywide tour speaking about the horrific terror attack. AFSI has visited there many times, most recently spending a beautiful Shabbat in the Goldsmith home.
Itamar is a large, thriving, beautiful community in the Shomron. With a growing Yeshiva, organic farming at Givat Olam, great views of two biblical heights, Har Gerizim and Har Ebal, the mountains of blessing and cursing, and overlooking Shechem, Itamar is a must-visit on your next trip to Israel.
The event is open free to the public. All donations will go to the Itamar community.
At the West Side Institutional Synagogue, 120 West 76th Street, NYC
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Commentary Magazine posted an article yesterday by Jonathan Tobin, titled, The ADL Takes Sides Against Israel. In it he asks whether the new head of the organization, Jonathan Greenblatt, will stand up for Israel.
He has received an answer. Foreign Policy published an article by Greenblatt in which he echoes the Obama adminisration's sharp criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu for his recent "ethnic cleansing" video.
As Tobin writes, Greenblatt's decision to side with the Obama administration against the government of Israel is telling.
For Greenblatt to re-position ADL from its former centrist position as a mainstream address for pro-Israel activism to one that is now in open opposition to the democratically-elected government of Israel is a sea change of enormous importance. From now on, ADL must be viewed as an ally of J Street and others on the left who make no secret of their partisanship in the context of both Israeli politics and the tense relations between Israel and the United States. This is a betrayal of ADL's long and honorable legacy as a group that sought to speak for the interests of the Jewish community as a whole and respected the right of Israel's people and their leaders to make their own decisions about security.
Isi Liebler wrote a must-read scathing piece in today's Jerusalem Post criticizing Greenblatt:
He concludes with the following: It would seem that in the post-Abe Foxman era, the ADL board has knowingly empowered an individual whose outlook is not only liberal but effectively represents an echo chamber of left-wing Democratic politics. In fact, despite Greenblatt's protestations of love for Israel and reiteration that the US Israel nexus is strong, especially after finalization of the defense agreement, the ADL's approach to Israel is similar to that of J Street, having no hesitation in telling Israelis that it knows better than they do what is good for them.
This is a worrisome situation. American Jews should inform the ADL board that by enabling their CEO to make such partisan statements they are causing enormous harm to Israel during this critical period, when retaining US public opinion is of crucial prominence.
If the ADL fails to act, American Jews should question whether they should continue supporting what was until recently a venerable mainstream Jewish organization, which has now been hijacked by a CEO whose outlook is more in common with J Street and less concerned with combating antisemitism and supporting the embattled Jewish state.
Liebler asks, Should we continue to support the ADL? The answer is obvious.
For additional insights, please reference this article in Israpundit by Tabitha Korol:
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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. |
| | | | | | Sunday, September 18, 4:00 PM Ambassador John Bolton and Israeli Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked Celebrating the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Six Day War and remembering the 25th Yahrzeit of Menachem Begin, z"l. At the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, 83-10 188th Street, Jamaica, NY Free event. Light buffet dinner. Sponsors welcome. Donations to: Young Israel Chovevei Zion/NCYI; 184-60 Aberdeen Rd., Jamaica Estates, 11432
Monday, September 19, 6:30 PM One Israel Fund 22nd Annual Gala Dinner Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NYC One Israel Fund is THE organization that focuses on the safety of the residents of Judea, Samaria & the Jordan Valley. Supporting them is VITAL to these communities!
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. Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Ave, NY, NY 10017 Info & registration HERE.
Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 PM Rabbi Moshe and Leah Goldsmith of Itamar, Israel At the West Side Institutional Synagogue, 120 West 76th Street, NYC See entry at top of today's email.
Thursday, Sept. 22 - Monday, Sept. 26 - Dallas, Texas Helen Freedman and Judy Freedman Kadish, AFSI's Co-Executive Directors, will be hosted by Ann Stacy, AFSI's Dallas Chairwoman, at a variety of Texas venues. For those in the Dallas area who would like to participate, call AFSI: 212-828-2424 for specific details.
Saturday, September 24 - Monday, September 26 Washington, DC: 3rd Annual Conference Israeli-American Council (May arrive before Shabbat, Friday Sept. 23) For full agenda & registration, click HERE
Sunday, September 25, 7:30 PM Kumzitz in Times Square! Come join the Yeshiva University Israel Club for a kumzitz in Times Square! Featuring Aryeh Tiefenbrunn and the Y-Studs A Cappella group, we will be turning the Red Stairs Blue and White!!! Last year there were over 1,500 people there so this is not an event to miss! Open to the general public so invite your friends, family, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents- basically everyone you can think of as this is THE event of the year!
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