Fwd: The State of Israel Is Right. AFSI Newsletter August 16, 2018

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Date: Thu, Aug 16, 2018, 11:52 AM
Subject: The State of Israel Is Right
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Thursday - August 16, 2018 Where in the World are Helen and Judy? In Israel - Where Else? Helen and Judy are in Israel through the end of next week. This photo shows them (L – R) with Aharon Pulver, Executive Director of the Israel Independence Fund, and Marc Provisor, Security Director of One Israel Fund, strategizing for the upcoming year over lunch at Kfar Maccabiah in Ramat Gan. "We Were Happy to Assist" Yuval Fuchs, Deputy Director of Mashav, Israel's Agency for International Development We love hearing about how Israeli inventions help other countries. Not only does it show how advanced Israel is, it also shows how Israel is ready and willing to lend help where needed.  Read about how an Israeli invention is helping combat a cholera epidemic in Cameroon. Qatar Debate Team Wins Prize - For Its Boycott Backfire! Israel makes us so proud. The Israeli Debate Team won trophies for English-as-a-second-language and English as a native language at the 2018 European Universities Debating Championship. Story HERE. Top of the List Not to brag again, but..... Israel's Technion Institute of Technology and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem were listed in the top 100 universities in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, otherwise known as the Shanghai Ranking. The State of Israel Is Right Today's must read is Ronn Torossian's Arutz Sheva OpEd, co-authored with George Birnbaum and AFSI colleague and friend, Hank Sheinkopf. Israel has every right to question those who enter the country who seek to do harm to and call for boycotts of the Jewish State. If the US and the UK can exercise their right to such a policy, then why can't Israel do it without any backlash? Disappearing Act The 1.2 billion-dollar UNRWA budget should be flowing like water from the donor direct to the five million people who benefit from UNRWA health, education and welfare programs - in Gaza, Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. UNRWA still proclaims to the media that it is bereft of resources to provide basic services.   David Bedein thinks otherwise - see what he has to say. Only If. Source reportedly says any deal with Hamas must include return of the fallen and civilians held in the Gaza Strip. Coming Soon. New plan to expand cellular access will be good for EVERYONE in Judea and Samaria. Bill Signed. President Trump signs defense spending bill codifying ten-year memorandum of understanding with Israel. "Threats From All Sides and Nobody Does Anything" - Willie Dille A hard to watch chilling video made by Dutch politician Willie Dille who felt ignored by the Dutch government after she was violated and attacked. Recognize Golan Heights Sovereignty Members of Congress have called for U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, but it is important that the American people send a message to the Administration as well. Please sign and share the petition with your friends, colleagues, and contact lists. AFSI CALENDAR OF EVENTS Find More Events at Israel Advocacy Calendar Tuesday – August 21, 2018 from 7:30 PM - 9:30 pm Strength to Strength's Young Executives Summer Soiree 2018 Dinner and Dessert Fare ~ Open Bar ~ Silent Art Auction ~ Evening Program $85 Early Bird until August 14 | $100 General until August 21 @ 2pm | $120 at the door Register HERE. White Space Chelsea at Agora Gallery | 53- West 25th Street, NYC Monday – August 27, 2018 from 7 PM to 8 PM Phyllis Chesler at the Strand Bookstore, "A Politically Incorrect Feminist" Phyllis will engage in a lively conversation with you, read from and sign her new book: "A Politically Incorrect Feminist: Creating a Movement with Bitches, Lunatics, Dykes, Prodigies, Warriors, and Wonder Women." No charge but registration required. Strand Bookstore – Rare Room | 828 Broadway, NYC (between 12th & 13th Streets) Thursday - August 30, 2018 from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Gaza Border Crisis: The Trauma, The Damage, The Needs Join us to meet a mother, a young pioneer, and a farmer - residents of Gaza border communities - who will share their personal stories of living under attack, with hundreds of incendiary kites, balloons, and rockets steadily raining down on them. Hear about the needs in their communities and the issues they face on the ground: their experiences running to bomb shelters and sleeping in saferooms, their fears of a ruined economy, the ecological disaster, and their challenges dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - both their children's as well as their own. Please note that for security purposes, government-issued photo identification will be required for entry. All bags are subject to search and absolutely no backpacks or large bags will be allowed. Featuring Special Remarks From Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel in New York Event Co-Chairs: Ariel Grunberg, Deborah E. Riegel No admission fee but advance tickets are required. Get tickets here. More Information: Sarah Azizi or 212.879.9300 x505 Park East Synagogue | 164 East 68th Street, NYC Sunday - October 21, 2018 @ 4 PM Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation 24th Annual Dinner/Gala Theme: "The Tenth Commandment, The Ten Commandments." Zionist recognition of early founding pioneers, The Rachel Prophecy: including musical ballads about Moshe Salomon and Yoel Moshe Salomon by Rabbi Ron Yitzchak Eisenman of Passaic New Jersey. Beis Lechem, The House of Bread, presentation by Jon Greenberg Buffet Dinner.  Phone 212-470-0967 or rachelschildren@gmail.com Manhattan Beach Jewish Center | 60 West End Avenue | Brooklyn, NY Sunday - October 28, 2018 The 2018 Conference on Jews and Conservatism This year's program: Jewish Ideas and the American Public Square, Keynote Speakers, Israel and World Politics. Guest speakers: Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked, Natan Sharansky, Ruth Wisse, Caroline Glick, Elliot Abrams and many more. Cost is $200 per ticket. To register online plus full program info CLICK HERE. Grand Hyatt @ 42nd Street, NYC Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Addison, TX (Dallas Area) AFSI Co-Sponsors An Evening with Caroline Glick with Special Guest Col. Allen West. Celebrated author and journalist Caroline Glick discusses "President Trump's Israel Policy and Its Effect on American Interests and National Security." Colonel Allen West will introduce Ms. Glick. A short presentation about ZAKA, Israel's volunteer emergency responders will be shown. Book signing (books for sale) with Caroline followed by dessert reception. FREE PARKING. $25 Early Bird Price thru Sept 1. $40 after Sept 1. Get tickets on Eventbrite. For info call (972) 450-6241 or actcinfo@addisontx.gov Addison Conference and Theater Center | 15650 Addison Road, Addison, TX A FEW SPACES LEFT - SIGN UP TODAY! Tuesday, October 30 to Monday, November 5, 2018 AFSI CHIZUK MISSION TO ISRAEL (7-DAY TRIP) Member Price: $2,000 pp Double Room; $3,000 pp Single Room. $500 Deposit Due Now | 50% Balance Sept 7 | Balance Due October 4 Please sign up now if you plan to be with us. Participants make their own flight arrangements - BOOK NOW! To reserve your spot or for questions please contact Judy Kadish or call (212) 828-2424. READ THE TRIP ITINERARY HERE. STAY CURRENT. STAY CONNECTED. Join the conversation on our Facebook Group DONATE TO AFSI VISIT OUR WEBSITE ‌ ‌ ‌ Mark Langfan | Chairman Helen Freedman | Co-Executive Director Judith Freedman Kadish | Co-Executive Director | judy@afsi.org P. 212-828-2424 | F. 212-828-4538 www.afsi.org | info@afsi.org

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