Fwd: David Friedman's Shocking Appointment! AFSI Newsletter Dec. 19, 2016

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From: Americans for a Safe Israel <info@afsi.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 4:58 PM
Subject: David Friedman's Shocking Appointment!
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In reaction to the reaction to Ambassador-elect David Friedman's appointment, Stephen Flatow contrasts him with the current and previous Ambassadors to Israel in this Arutz Sheva article: Shocking - the new ambassador to Israel He writes: A Jewish ambassador to Israel who is more sympathetic to Israel than to the Palestinians, and who will respect the wishes of the Israeli public and government? Shocking! I'm not being sarcastic. It really is shocking. Critics of Israel are so accustomed to Jewish ambassadors who harass and undermine the Israeli government, that the prospect of someone completely different has left them frothing at the mouth. David Friedman, President-elect Trump's choice for ambassador to Israel, is completely unlike his predecessors. And that's what drives the critics of Israel crazy. Flatow continues by comparing Friedman's views with previous Jewish ambassadors to Israel, Martin Indyk, Daniel Kurtzer and the current ambassador, Dan Shapiro, and then concludes: So yes, David Friedman is going to be a very different kind of Jewish ambassador to Israel. Unlike his disreputable predecessors, Friedman will respect Israel's right to make its own decisions, instead of "cracking whips" and dictating to Israel how to behave. Friedman will be on the side of the exemplars of democracy and freedom in the Middle East, not the terrorists and the totalitarians. In short, Ambassador Friedman will work to strengthen ties between America and its loyal ally, Israel, instead of undermining them. And lest we forget what leftist Jewish organizations think of David Friedman's appointment, the following cartoon says it all: Back to Top AFSI Calendar of Events (Additional events can be found at israeladvocacycalendar.com) Monday, December 19, 7pm "Mekonen" - Journey of an African Jew Jerusalem U Movie Screening & Discussion Temple Shaaray Tefila - 250 East 79th Street (2nd Ave.) RSVP - dan@danadler.com Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 - 8:00 PM The "West Bank": Reality vs. Spin The Times of Israel's military correspondent Judah Ari Gross will explore issues about Judea and Samaria  and shed light on the lesser known aspects of life there. He will address some of the misunderstandings and confusion surrounding the Israeli-Jihadi conflict. At the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue 30 W 68 St. NYC This event is free, but please RSVP through Ticketleap or by contacting response@swfs.org or 212-877-4050, ext. 280.  Photo ID required. Thursday, December 22, 8:00 PM Dr. Mordechai Kedar speaking on Israel and President-elect Donald Trump Join Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Mordechai Kedar for an evening of wines from Judea & Samaria, cheese and political discussion with Dr. Mordechai Kedar of Bar Ilan University. Dr. Kedar will discuss Israeli & Middle Eastern politics in the context of the new Trump presidency. At the Jewish Center of Brighton Beach 2915 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY Monday, December 26, 9:30 AM in Israel! Take a tour of the Footsteps of the Macabees in the Modi'in Region! An all day Chanukah tour in the footsteps of the Macabees. Meet at the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem. For information: hillel.leib@gmail.com - 054 842 3803 Tuesday, December 27, 5:30 PM Menorah Lighting for the Fourth Night of Chanukah. Sponsored by Bnai Zion, American-Israel Friendship League and the New York Board of Rabbis  At Bowling Green, lower Manhattan. Bowling Green Park is located just south of the intersection of Broadway and Morris St downtown Manhattan. Monday, January 2, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Commemoration of the 16th Yahrzeit of Rav Binyamin Ze'ev and Talya Kahane Young Israel of Flatbush (Brooklyn) hosts a special memorial event to honor their legacy and learn the Torah of the Jewish Idea. Hear from Rav Binyamin's friends, Talmidim, and those continuing this mission. There will be viewing of rare footage of Rav Binyamin and a discussion of the importance of his mission today. Doors open at 2:30pm, event starts at 3:00 PM. For more information email Gennadiy at: gennadiy1981@yahoo.com or call (718) 395-7405. Tuesday, January 24 - Friday, January 27 UN Holocaust Remembrance Outreach Program Events and exhibitions during the week.  un.org/en/holocaustremembrance/ for info. Back to Top Tel: 212-828-2424; 800-235-3658; Fax: 212-828-4538 www.afsi.org; judy@afsi.org; helen@afsi.org; jonathan@afsi.org Mark Langfan: Chairman  Helen Freedman: Executive Director Judy Kadish: Co-Executive Director Jonathan Grauman: Research Analyst Visit us on Facebook & Twitter      Visit our new YouTube site:   Visit Our Website www.afsi.org

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