From Brooklyn For A Safe Israel: Fwd: US Officially Cuts All UNRWA Funding AFSI Newsletter Sep 4, 2018

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From: AFSI Americans for A Safe Israel/AFSI <info@afsi.org>
Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2018, 3:28 PM
Subject: US Officially Cuts All UNRWA Funding
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Tuesday - September 4, 2018

US Officially Cuts All UNRWA Funding

The Trump Administration has officially cut off all funding of UNRWA. The decision was made last month in a meeting between Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and R. David Harden. While Pompeo and Harden were opposed to such a drastic cut, in the end it was Kushner who pushed the hardest for the full cut.

Read what PM Netanyahu had to say about the decision.

"UNRWA is a foreign and unnecessary organization that has failed miserably. I intend to expel it from Jerusalem." said Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat.

That Doesn't Exist, She Explained

In a recent interview, Dr. Einat Wilf, former member of Knesset, renowned author and leading intellectual, explained why UNRWA should be shut down.

More HERE.

Back to School

As Jewish students return to New York University, they are finding themselves unwelcome. More than 50 student groups have signed a pledge to boycott Zionist clubs and all goods produced by Israelis.

We know when they say "Zionists" they really mean Jews. MORE HERE.

What is the NIF Doing Now?

AFSI friend and colleague Ronn Torossian is keeping a close watch on the NIF to the extent that he has filed a complaint with the IRS asking that the NIF's tax-exempt status be revoked.

The NIF connection to the Free Cities Organization is widely known on the internet. This involvement constitutes political campaigning, which is a clear violation of the US tax code for charitable organizations. Read Ronn's OpEd HERE.

Pakistan Aid. Trump cuts $300M in aid over terror record.

Secret Route. Gun smuggling air routes to Hezbollah exposed.

Account Closed. Germany closes bank accounts of group sympathetic to Palestinian terrorists.

French Olim. Jews from France make aliyah to Samaria's Bruchin community.

Stories Told. Three Sderot residents tell their experience of living under fire from Hamas attacks.

ACTION ALERT

In yet another display of Facebook's apparent tolerance of extreme antisemitism, the social networking site has refused to take down a disturbing cartoon which features two smiling Arabs hanging an Orthodox Jewish man.

You can report the page by following this link and clicking on the three dots dropdown to the right of the "Share" button, which is just under the main cover photo of the page.

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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.

AFSI CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Friday - September 7, 2018

Day of Jewish Unity - Let's Do It, Together!

This day marks the commemoration of the great Chofetz Chaim, an influential Rabbi who taught the severity of the sin of "Lashon Hora" – speaking gossip or ill of another. Considering today's polarizing environment and dangerously high level of hostility wreaking havoc across the world, Acheinu is spearheading an initiative to unite people around the world for a Day of Jewish Unity.

Sunday - October 21, 2018 @ 4 PM

Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation 24th Annual Dinner

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