The AFSI Chizuk Mission spent the entire day Sunday in the Shomron, first visiting the beautiful town of Kedumim. There they met with Mayor Hananel, ex-mayor and activist Daniella Weiss and others. Continue reading “Yesterday and Today: Eye-Openers in the Shomron”
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“Chizuk Friday” – A Busy Day Before Shabbat
Thanks to the efforts of Aharon Pulver of the Israel Independence Fund, Friday began with a visit to the Yogev Project at Moshav Hazorim in the Galilee. There, they met with young Sherut Leumi women involved with agricultural work and lifestyle. Continue reading ““Chizuk Friday” – A Busy Day Before Shabbat”
It’s Great on the Golan!
The Group at Har (Mount) Bental, Golan Heights
The AFSI Chizuk Mission spent Thursday touring the Golan Heights with Yifa Sigal, Director of the International Legal Forum. The ILF is a nonprofit proactive legal “hub” centralizing efforts of lawyers, organizations and activists worldwide, in their fight to promote justice, peace and equality in Israel and the Middle East. The ILF provides them with much-needed knowledge, strategic planning, research and international networking in order to successfully tackle human rights violations, radical ideologies, terror and the BDS movement. Continue reading “It’s Great on the Golan!”
AFSI’s Historic May, 2017 Chizuk Mission Begins!
View of beautiful Haifa and Haifa Bay, from the Dan Panorama Hotel
After gathering at Ben Gurion Airport, members of the Chizuk Mission began their historic trip by traveling to Haifa to visit the company Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. at Matam Park. They were met by Yaky Yanay, Co-CEO & President of the firm, who explained the company’s extraordinary biotechnology achievements. Continue reading “AFSI’s Historic May, 2017 Chizuk Mission Begins!”
Trump’s 1st Int’l Trip Speaks Volumes
Alan Bergstein
AFSI’s Chizuk mission will be in Yerushalayim at the same time as President Trump, and we will be rooting for him to do the right thing – move the American embassy to Jerusalem. Continue reading “Trump’s 1st Int’l Trip Speaks Volumes”
Linda Sarsour Should Not Speak at CUNY Commencement.
Jerusalem Post Conference Report – May 7, 2017
The Marriott Marquis hotel in NYC was filled with celebrities from Israel and America who had all gathered for the 6th Annual Jerusalem Post Conference this past Sunday, May 7. Continue reading “Jerusalem Post Conference Report – May 7, 2017”
AFSI Mourns the Loss of Rabbi Benny Elon, z”l
Rabbi Benny Alon passed away after a long illness. Rabbi Elon served in the IDF artillery corp, was appointed as head of the religious kibbutz movement’s branches in the Beit Shean Valley in northern Israel, and served as a rabbi at a number of yeshivot, including the hesder yeshiva of Maale Adumim, Machon Meir, and Ateret Cohanim in the Old City of Jerusalem. Continue reading “AFSI Mourns the Loss of Rabbi Benny Elon, z”l”
President Trump – Don’t Be Fooled By Abbas
Palestinian Arabs throwing shoes at picture of President Trump
Mahmoud Abbas appeared to be aglow with new energy after his meeting with President Trump at the White House yesterday. After all, he seemingly received the “seal of approval” from the president, who spoke favorably about Israel and the “Palestinians” renewing negotiations. Of course, we do not know what was discussed during their private conversations. Continue reading “President Trump – Don’t Be Fooled By Abbas”