Fwd:Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) June 6, 2016 newsletter. Shabbat in Jerusalem: A Day of Rest, Learning and Contemplation

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Subject: Shabbat in Jerusalem: A Day of Rest, Learning and Contemplation
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Everyone Loves a Parade!

Americans for a Safe Israel       Join our closed group on Facebook - Americans For a Safe Israel-AFSI find us on Facebook - AFSI/Americans For A Safe Israel, follow us on TWITTER @AFSInews and check out our website - afsi.org Like us and follow us today...please! Monday, June 6, 2016 TODAY'S CONTENT Shabbat in Jerusalem: A Day of Rest, Learning and Contemplation Meanwhile, back in New York City The June Outpost is Now Online AFSI Calendar of Events Shabbat in Jerusalem: A Day of Rest, Learning and Contemplation Shabbat, June 4 The group had a restful Shabbat in Yerushalayim, where they were in walking distance to the Great Synagogue, the Kotel, and a host of sites throughout the city. They had the privilege of having lunch with Mrs. Irving Moskowitz and her daughter, Laurie Hirsch, tremendous supporters of Israel and the right of Jews to live anywhere within the Land, especially eastern Jerusalem. With Shabbat in Jerusalem over, Rebbetzin Libby Kahane, widow of Meir and grandmother of Meir Ettinger spoke to the #Chizuk group. They discussed the problems with administrative detention among other topics.  A representative of Honenu, a group that represents Jews unjustly accused and prosecuted, also joined the group.  It was a great way to end a beautiful day on a high note. So much food for thought! Meeting with Rebbetzin Kahane and Honenu Sunday, June 5 - Yom Yerushalayim Sunday morning, Dan Luria of Ateret Cohanim guided the group for a walk through Silwan, the Yemenite Village, and Kidmat Zion. Long time director of Beit Orot, Shlomo Zwickler, led the group for a tour of Beit Orot on Har HaZeitim, the Mount of Olives. The photo below shows several members of the Chizuk group posing against the beautiful Jerusalem landscape at Emek Tzurim on Yom Yerushalayim. Members of the AFSI Chizuk Mission with the beautiful Jerusalem landscape behind them Later in the day, the group enjoyed the Yom Yerushalayim festivities including a spectacular parade that ran through the city and ended at the Kotel. Back to Top Meanwhile, back in New York City, everyone loves a parade! Empire State Building in Blue & White in honor of Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim The annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday went off without a hitch despite the downpours of rain on and off during the day. Thousands marched, including dozens of groups of Jewish school children, and their energy, enthusiasm and love of Israel were on display. Spectators lined Fifth Avenue cheering them on, showing support for Israel and having fun. The only downside to the day was the cancellation of the yearly Concert in the Park, a happening with great music and a roster of great speakers. Hopefully next year! Enjoying the Parade between the rain drops Love of Israel! Hebron - Home of the Ma'arat HaMachpelah Even Dr. Ruth likes a parade! As does the Mayor! Back to Top The June Outpost is Now Online Check out AFSI's latest monthly newsletter for June, 2016. Click on the link to read it, along with previous editions: AFSI Monthly Oupost This month's table of contents Clogged Gasline William Mehlman From the Editor U.S. Investment In - Not Foreign Aid to - Israel Yoram Ettinger Understanding the Volatile and Dangerous Middle East by Steven Carol Reviewed by David Isaac The ADL turns Anti-Israel Daniel Greenfield On David Raziel, Killed in Action on May 20, 1941 David Green Losing the War of Words Ruth King Back to Top AFSI Calendar of Events Please visit www.israeladvocacycalendar.com for a full listing of events around town. Monday, June 6, 6:00 - 8:00 PM The Chazen Institute for Global Business presents: Startup Nation with Ambassador Ron Prosor; How Israel Turned Its Liabilities into Assets  Registration and reception begin at 6:00 p.m. Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Columbia Club, Alexander Hamilton Room- 2nd Floor,  15 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 Free; click HERE reserve. Monday, June 6, 7:00 PM Join Congregation Adereth El as Rabbi Gideon Shloush is installed as the 63rd President of the New York Board of Rabbis. Hosted by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, keynote speaker Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter; music by the Israel Defense Forces Choral Ensemble. Free; contributions welcome Reserve HERE, and Donate HERE. Cong. Adereth El 133 East 29 St., NYC (bet. 3rd & Lex.) 212-685-0241 Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 - 8:30 PM The Israeli American Council (IAC) presents: Israeli Entrepreneurs in America and their path to success Click HERE for info and to reserve. Wednesday, June 8, 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception, 7:00 PM Program Washington, D.C. The Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) presents: Rays of Light in the Darkness 10th Anniversary Dinner The Grand Hyatt 1000 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Register at www.emetonline.org Inquiries: 202-601-7422 or info@emetonline.org Thursday, June 9, 12:00 - 1:30 PM The Republican Jewish Coalition invites you to a Policy Lunch: 'How The GOP Went Zionist: From Eisenhower to George W. Bush, a Historical Overview of a Political Conversion' by Tevi Troy Former White House Jewish Liaison RSVP with your business card details. Please contact Ariella Rechthand at arechthand@rjchq.org, or call 212-922-0839.  Address Provided upon RSVP RJC Members - $10 Non-members - $20. Kosher lunch will be served. Sunday, June 19, 3:00 PM The 2016 International Bible Competition, Chidon Tanach, for Adults The winner and runner-up will advance to the International Bible Competition Finals in Jerusalem on the 5th night of Chanukah, Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Admission is free of charge, but you MUST RSVP in advance.  RSVP to: www.azm.org/bible-contest At West Side institutional Synagogue, 120 West 76 St. NYC Sunday, June 26, 7:00 PM Long Island's Annual Celebrate Israel Eisenhower Park, Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater Featuring a free concert with Dudu Fisher Info: 516-433-0433 or jcrcli@jcrcli.org Monday, July 18, 8:00 AM - Tuesday, July 19, 5:00 PM Washington D.C. Christians United for Israel's Annual Washington Summit  One of the premier pro-Israel events of the year, as Israel's Christian friends gather to show support for Israel Click HERE for info and to register 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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Fwd: Boker Tov! Israel Concert in the Park cancelled due to rain. Message from Dr. Joe Frager, Concert Organizer & Dr. Paul Brody, Concert Chairman

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Please disseminate the unfortunate news to your email lists.

Israel Concert in the Park cancelled due to rain. 

Dr. Joe Frager, Concert Organizer & Dr. Paul Brody, Concert Chairman

My comments:

What a Shame! 

Today, the 28th day in Iyar, marks the 49th Anniversary of Yom Yerushalayim  where we celebrate open miracles of  the Six Day War in 1967 and the Reunification of  Har HaBayit, Chevron, Judea and Samaria....an actualization of our prayers and yearnings after 2000 years!  

This should have marked a major milestone.  

So why was it barely acknowledged? 

Other than this concert were there any other celebrations organized by the Government of Israel to celebrate this unbelievable milestone in the relatively short lifespan of the State of Israel?

Ruben Margolis the President of the Brooklyn Region of ZOA was recently honored at Emunah's Brooklyn Supperette. He spoke passionately about the Open Miracles of the Six Day War this past Wednesday night June 1, 2016 and the Kingsway Jewish Center.  

Is it my imagination or is Yom Yerushalyim  getting far too little attention this year from the goverment!  Probably I am hypersensitive.  

BH the webcam shows that the Kotel is getting energetic crowds. 

From the government there has been much hype affirming Israel's commitment to  the 2 State Solution and the "peace process".  

WHY!!!  For this we elected Lieberman? ...

We on the right, agree with our enemies that Prime Minister Netanyahu is bluffing with these reassurances. It is merely to satisfy world opinion and indeed these assurances hold no water. Those of us who are true believers in the Torah are quite happy for Israel to officially annex and assert sovereignty over Judea and Samaria! We welcome non Jews to be residents of Israel, and enjoy full civil rights so long as they accept Israel's Sovereignty and wish to abide by the 7 Noahide laws. 

Perhaps a lack of excitement and gratitude for a miracle of such magnitude shows that our people need to be more deserving....

On the other hand, Organizers and the supporters of this concert put in tremendous efforts and may they go from strength to strenth!  

May each setback simply be another stepping stone to future success and may we merit soon speedily in our days,  a gala, united and joyous celebration for the reunification of Jerusalem, Hebron, Judea and Samaria!

With G-d's help, see you next year in Jerusalem! 

KT Robin

Fwd: The June 2016 AFSI Chizuk Mission Continues! AFSI Newsletter June 2, 2016

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Dear Chizuk  AFSI group, amv"sh

Thanks for the updates!.  The next best thing to being there..We are shepping Nachas!  

 

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From: Americans for a Safe Israel <judy@afsi.org>
Date: Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 5:11 PM
Subject: The June 2016 AFSI Chizuk Mission Continues!
To: faigerayzel@gmail.com

The June Outpost is Now Online

Americans for a Safe Israel       Join our closed group on Facebook - Americans For a Safe Israel-AFSI find us on Facebook - AFSI/Americans For A Safe Israel, follow us on TWITTER @AFSInews and check out our website - afsi.org Like us and follow us today...please! Thursday, June 2, 2016 TODAY'S CONTENT The June 2016 AFSI Chizuk Mission Continues! The June Outpost is Now Online AFSI Calendar of Events The June 2016 AFSI Chizuk Mission Continues! Day 2 The group started the morning with a visit to Akko, that beautiful and historic city on the Mediterranean that houses the infamous Akko prison where many Jewish heroes were hung by the British during the battle for Palestine. AFSI's guiding light, Ze'ev Jabotinsky, also was imprisoned there. In Akko they met Aharon Pulver, head of the Israel Independence Fund, who accompanied the group on a tour of the underground city of Akko, with a special guide. Beautiful view of Akko AFSI members with tour guide in the tunnels under Akko The group then moved on to Beit Lohamai Haghetaot, The Ghetto Fighters' House Museum, located on the Coastal Highway (Route #4) between Akko and Nahariya.   This is a fascinating museum, being established in April 1949 on a hill overlooking the Akko valley using old buildings of the British Army. Among the founders, all of whom were Holocaust survivors, were the last remaining survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto Revolt, partisans, prisoners of concentration camps, those who went into hiding using a false identity and those who escaped to the USSR. The last stop of the day was at Rosh Hanikra, "where the sea meets the cliffs", home of beautiful grottoes and the world-famous cable car. A little-known fact, this cable car is the steepest in the world. Rosh Hanikra is also the meeting point of the Israel and Lebanese border, where one can see the tunnel dug here in 1943 to extend the Cairo-Haifa rail line to Beirut. Beautiful view of the Rosh Hanikra cable car along the coast "Chizukniks" posing in Rosh Hanikra Back at Kibbutz Lavi, the group met with Golan Schwartz, Director of External Relations for Yeshivat HaGolan, the Hesder Yeshiva on the Golan Heights. Golan lives in Hispin, very close to the Syrian border, and described what life is like for him, his family and neighbors in this very tense area. Golan Schwartz Back to Top The June Outpost is Now Online Check out AFSI's latest monthly newsletter for June, 2016. Click on the link to read it, along with previous editions: AFSI Monthly Oupost This month's table of contents Clogged Gasline William Mehlman From the Editor U.S. Investment In - Not Foreign Aid to - Israel Yoram Ettinger Understanding the Volatile and Dangerous Middle East by Steven Carol Reviewed by David Isaac The ADL turns Anti-Israel Daniel Greenfield On David Raziel, Killed in Action on May 20, 1941 David Green Losing the War of Words Ruth King Back to Top AFSI Calendar of Events Please visit www.israeladvocacycalendar.com for a full listing of events around town. Sunday, June 5 Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day Israel's national holiday commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City in the aftermath of the June 1967 Six-Day War. Info: http://www.knesset.gov.il/holidays/eng/jerusalem_day.htm Sunday, June 5 Noon:  NYC Celebrate Israel Parade The largest Israel Day Parade in the world, marching up Fifth Avenue, NYC 2:30-7:30 PM: The Parade is followed by the 23rd Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park - The Concert with a Message! Celebrate our eternal bond with the UNDIVDED capital of Israel, Yerushalayim Free Rain or shine at the Central Park Summerstage. Located at Rumsey Playfield, right off the 5th Ave. and 72nd St. entrance to Central Park.   Guest Speakers: Israel's United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon, Former U.S. United Nations Ambassador John Bolton, Fox News Analyst and Commentator Major Pete Hegseth, Joe Piscopo, and ZOA President Morton Klein   Starring: Lipa Schmeltzer, Eitan Katz, Shloime Dachs and Orchestra, Tal Vaknin with Shlomi Aharoni, Mati Shriki, Avi Kilimnick, Michoel Pruzansky, Dr. Meyer Abittan, Jerry Markowitz, Chaim Kiss, Izzy Kiefer & and Heshy R., White Shabbos and others   Special Appearance by: Ken Abramowitz, NCYI President Farley Weiss, RZA President Martin Oliner, Assemblyman David Weprin, Councilman Rory Lancman, Rabbi David Algaze, Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, Rivka Abbe and others    Also following the Israel Day Parade: The Israeli American Council (IAC) presents the Celebrate Israel Unity Festival On the Westside of Manhattan: Terminal 5, 610 West 56th St. Click HERE for info and tickets Sunday, June 5 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chicago Greater Chicago Jewish Festival  If you can't be in Israel with AFSI this year, please stop by the AFSI table Sunday, June 5 (Yom Yerushalayim/Jerusalem Day), 10 am - 6 pm If you would like  to volunteer to work at the AFSI table, please contact AFSI Chicago Chair Cheryl Jacobs Lewin at cjlpr1@gmail.com. See http://www.jewishfestival.org/ for details Monday, June 6, 7:00 PM Join Congregation Adereth El as Rabbi Gideon Shloush is installed as the next president of the New York Board of Rabbis. Hosted by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, keynote speaker Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter; music by the Israel Defense Forces Choral Ensemble. Free; contributions welcome Reserve HERE, and Donate HERE. Cong. Adereth El 133 East 29 St., NYC (bet. 3rd & Lex.) 212-685-0241 Wednesday, June 8, 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception, 7:00 PM Program Washington, D.C. The Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) presents: Rays of Light in the Darkness 10th Anniversary Dinner The Grand Hyatt 1000 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Register by June 3 at www.emetonline.org Inquiries: 202-601-7422 or info@emetonline.org Sunday, June 26, 7:00 PM Long Island's Annual Celebrate Israel Eisenhower Park, Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater Featuring a free concert with Dudu Fisher Info: 516-433-0433 or jcrcli@jcrcli.org 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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Robin Ticker

Israel Advocacy Calendar (www.IsraelAdvocacyCalendar.com).

Activist emails sent to my list  are L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) and Howard Chaim Grief great activists and lovers of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichronum Baruch.  May their memories serve as a blessing. 

Most of these emails are posted on Shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com 

Personal emails to individuals will not be posted to my blog.