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Farrakhan's Virulent Anti-Semitism - Intolerable!

Thursday - March 8, 2018 AFSI Looks Forward to Celebrating Israel's 70th Birthday in Israel     with the AFSI Chizuk Mission from April 17-25, 2018 CLICK HERE FOR THE ITINERARY AND TO REGISTER Farrakhan's Virulent Anti-Semitism Letter to the Editor - The New York Post Rich Lowry's article about the Democrats and their love for Louis Farrakhan, lays out a terrifying scenario. Why is it acceptable in this country, where freedom of religion is one of our basic rights and precepts, for a major political party, the Democrats, to embrace an openly malevolent anti-Semite and Nation of Islam leader like Farrakhan? How can a strong supporter of Farrakhan, and equally anti-Semitic Congressman, Keith Ellison, become the Democratic National Committee Deputy Chairman? Why is it acceptable for six members of the Black Caucus to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address, but openly embrace Farrakhan? There's a photo of former President Obama, happily smiling with Farrakhan. Why was that not enough to raise questions about Obama's alliances?    As a proud Jew, it offends me no end to be called "Satanic" and to be warned by the Nation of Islam leader that my 'time is up, my world is through'. It offends me that he openly cites the Protocols of the Elders of Zion in proclaiming the Jews the controllers of the world. And now, as Lowry points out, Farrakhan blames the Jews for 'transgenderism'.    Farrakhan's supporters, including women who organized the Women's March, like Linda Sarsour, as well as Illinois Congressman Danny Davis, and tragically, even some misguided Jews in J Street, are shaming our nation. There is no place in this remarkable country of ours for such slander and hatred against the Jews. None of this would be tolerated for any other people or religion. The Democrats who are embracing Farrakhan and Ellison must understand that they are leading America down a dark path. We pray they will see the light.   Helen Freedman For additional reading on this deeply terrifying and troubling issue, see Jack Englehard's OpEd in Arutz Sheva. Exposed: UK Labour Party Anti-Semites World Israel News reports that the head of the UK Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, and BBC reporter Yolanda Knell were allegedly members of an invite-only Facebook group through which virulent anti-Semitism was promoted.   The UK Labour Party confirmed this week it is investigating as many as six party members for their involvement in a secret Facebook group that trafficked in anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial, and other ideologies promoted by racist sources such as the Daily Stormer. Netanyahu - Pence - Haley - Rubio Thank You For Your Support of Israel PM Netanyahu: We Must Stop Iran. We Will Stop Iran. PM Benjamin Netanyahu's 30-minute speech covered "the good, the bad, and the beautiful" in Israel and the surrounding region. Netanyahu last appeared live at AIPAC in 2015. See video for full speech. US VP Mike Pence: The United States will…"no longer certify Iran nuclear deal" Vice President Mike Pence addressed a crowd at an Iowa campaign rally, where he reiterated the Trump administration's commitment not to certify Iran's compliance with the nuclear deal. "Israel Is Not Going Away" - Nikki Haley The United Nations discourages peace between Israelis and Palestinians by perpetuating an "illusion" that the existence of the Jewish state has caused the region's conflicts, Nikki Haley, the US envoy to the UN, said on Monday.   Haley told the crowd that Israel "is not going away." Realization of that at the UN is the key to ending Israel's isolation there. Israel Stands for Everything We Hope the Middle East Will Become US Senator Marco Rubio spoke at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington D.C. Tuesday, to explain the importance of the US-Israel relationship. "I think America standing with our allies is important." "I think Israel stands for everything we hope the Middle East will become: A free-enterprise democracy. If we had more countries like that in the Middle East our lives would be a lot simpler. MORE NEWS WE ARE FOLLOWING Iran Ramping Up Weapons Capability Iran tested and deployed the Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile system that has long worried U.S. and Israeli military officials because it gives the Islamic Republic a "generational improvement in capabilities," the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency disclosed, according to Bloomberg.   Source: Artuz Sheva Payment Increases Do Not Make A State President Mahmoud Abbas authorized the 2018 PA budget on Sunday with a law that says 7% of each budget must go to paying terrorists, or to their families, if they're killed in the act. This is an increase in payments to terrorists and their families by nearly $56 million, Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Avi Dichter (Likud) said overnight Monday, when a bill to discourage the practice passed a first reading. Jerusalem Post story HERE. "I'll Practice Looking Surprised" Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (Jewish Home) filed a complaint against the Israeli judge investigating PM Netanyahu who coordinated her decision for an upcoming hearing with an investigator Tuesday. "I'll practice looking surprised", replied Poznansky-Katz in a series of messages found on the WhatsApp chat program between Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz, and Eran Shaham-Shavit, an investigator from the Israel Securities Authority in the PM Netanyahu case. Arutz Sheva story HERE. UConn's Double Standard Late last fall AFSI organized a demonstration at The New School to protest Linda Sarsour's presence on an anti-semitism panel. No friend of Israel, Sarsour is well known for her anti-Israel rhetoric. Fox News Insider reports that Sarsour has been invited to speak at the University of Connecticut with no restrictions placed upon her while Conservative Ben Shapiro's speech in January had restrictions in place in the name of safety. Counseling was offered to students who were offended by Shapiro's presence on the campus. AFSI does not approve a double standard on college campuses. Though we agree college is a place for debating issues and enriching the mind, we are not apologetic when it comes to distortion of the facts. This represents a decline in moral integrity and opens the mind to intolerance and hate. That's not what college is for. We think UConn should educate itself on the facts first. Outpost March 2018 Now Online AFSI is sad to say that our esteemed editors of the OUTPOST, who have been writing and editing the monthly publication since AFSI's birth in 1970, have now decided that it is time for a change. We are greatly appreciative of all the time, thought, energy and effort that went into this work for almost half a century. Happily, all the issues are archived and available on the afsi.org website. Kol Hakovod to this wonderful team. We know we will continue to hear their voices as they continue to write. We are thankful for that. The new edition of AFSI's much-acclaimed monthly periodical, Outpost, is now available online. Please click HERE to read it and to access other editions in our extensive archive.   Outpost Table of Contents Farewell Message to Readers by Rael J. Isaac and Ruth King The African Question by William Mehlman From the Editor Beware the Jewish Demographic Time Bomb?, David Isaac Former IRGC Commander Threatens to NuKe Israel - and Why He's for Real by Kenneth R. Timmerman Punished for Not Chanting "Death to American, Israel, Britain" by Majid Rafizadeh Ambassador Daniel Moynihan of Blessed Memory by Ruth King STAY CURRENT. STAY CONNECTED. Join the Conversation On Our Facebook Group AFSI CALENDAR OF EVENTS Find More Events at Israel Advocacy Calendar Thursday - March 8, 2018 @ 8 PM Ambassador Ron Dermer in Conversation with Thane Rosenbaum Ron Dermer, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, has risen to the challenge as an articulate and passionate defender of the Jewish state. Join FOLCS director Thane Rosenbaum for a wide-ranging and timely conversation with Ambassador Dermer. At the 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, NYC. Tickets from $35. Purchase tickets here. Sunday - March 11, 2018 - 12 Noon - 2:00 PM - PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL "Save the West" with Ken Abramowitz The Republican Club of the Northern Palm Beaches invites you to a brunch featuring AFSI Board Member Ken Abramowitz who was a Trump Surrogate during the 2016 election. Cost is $25 per person. Register HERE as soon as possible as seating is limited. Frenchman's Reserve Country Club | 3370 Grand Corniche | Palm Beach Gardens, FL Sunday - March 11, 2018 @ 8 PM Reflections on 35 Years in Israel Yossi Klein Halevi moved to Israel at the beginning of the first Lebanon War in summer 1982 and has lived in Israel for half the life of the state. Yossi will reflect on the radical changes Israel has undergone and will speak personally on why he came and why he stayed. Tickets from $36. Register HERE. 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue, NYC Tuesday - March 13, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - PHILADELPHIA, PA AFSI Is Proud to Sponsor Marc Prowisor "Beyond the Headlines...Behind the Scenes: An Insider View on the Security Situation on the ground in Israel. Mark is a security expert from Israel's Shilo Region and speaks throughout the US. His primary focus is on the strategic and biblicaly significant Judea and Samaria regions that have been a hotbed of terrorist acts of violence against Jews. Free admission. Contact phillyafsi@gmail.com for more info. Held at Kehillas B'nai Shalom / Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center 2446 Bristol Road | Bensalem, PA 19020   Wednesday - March 14, 2018 @ 7 PM Ben Gurion's Epilogue: The Lost Interview See the critically acclaimed film Ben Gurion, Epilogue and hear its improbable backstory. With Dr. Clinton Bailey, prominent anthropologist and interviewer of David Ben Gurion; Alon Ben Gurion, grandson of David Ben Gurion; Yariv Mozer and Yael Perlov, filmmakers Moderated by Ambassador Ido Aharoni. Admission Free. Register Here. For more information contact info@emanuelstreickernyc.org The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center - 1 East 65th Street, NYC ** Thursday - March 15, 2018 @ 6 PM ** Helen Freedman Receives Aishes Chayil Award at National Council of Young Israel Dinner - Celebrating Israel's 70th Year Guest of Honor Anthony Scaramucci 6 PM - Elegant Buffet Dinner. 7:30 PM Program. Lavish Viennese Dessert. Very Special Rates for AFSI members. AFSI tables are being arranged. Let us know you plan to be with us. | Call AFSI 212-828-2424 or email judy@afsi.org REGISTER ONLINE HERE Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadows Park, NY Tuesday - March 20, 2018 @ 6:30 PM The Unlikely Nazi Hunters: A Rare Conversation with Serge and Beate Klarsfeld Together, they tracked down Klaus Barbie—the "Butcher of Lyon"—and orchestrated his extradition to France, helped clinch the convictions of former Nazis and their collaborators and documented all 76,000 Jews deported from France. $36 General Admission; $18 Temple Members. Register Here. The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center - 1 East 65th Street, NYC Wednesday - March 21, 2018 @ 7:30 PM AFSI Sponsors Israel at 70 Lecture Series. Speaker and location to be announced. Sunday - April 15, 2018 from 10:30 PM - 8:00 PM Upper West Side Celebrates Israel. Congregation Shearith Israel invites you to celebrate Israel's 70th Yom Ha'Atzmaut with a festival featuring indoor and outdoor activities. For more info contact Hai Piasezky Symphony Space 2537 Broadway, corner 95th Street, NYC DONATE TO AFSI

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