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24A Federation Star November 2019 ISRAEL & THE JEWISH WORLD Jewish National Fund-USA hosts largest ever national conference Washington, D.C. – September 17, 2019 – Over 1,300 leaders, philanthropists, high school and college students from across the U.S. and Israel gathered in our nation’s capital for Jewish National Fund’s (JNF-USA) annual National Conference. (Editor’s note: This year’s conference had the largest turnout of Jewish Floridians – more than 300.) This year’s lineup of speakers emphasized JNF-USA’s critical work in Israel and highlighted groundbreaking accomplishments from the past year. Speakers included: Ron Dermer, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, who spoke about the important work being undertaken to develop infrastructure in Israel’s south, and how cities like Be’er Sheva are becoming global centers for cybersecurity Elan Carr, U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combatting Anti- Semitism, who discussed his tireless efforts and the unapologetic role he plays in combatting anti- Semitism throughout the world Lucy Aharish, the first Muslim Israeli-Arab news anchor, reporter and TV host, who expressed her love for Israel and her desire to continue to be an outspoken voice for tolerance and bridgebuilding Governor Larry Hogan, governor of the State of Maryland, reaffirmed his unwavering support for America’s Jewish community and support for the State of Israel along with his work to combat anti-Semitism Matti Friedman, award-winning author and New York Times contributor, who gave insight into how foreign journalists in Israel are rarely briefed to cover topics outside of the conflict “Never before have we seen such a passionate and diverse group of JNF- USA partners and affiliates come together to celebrate our achievements and plan for our future,” said National Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer and Israeli-American journalist Michelle Divon Conference Co-Chairs Jayne Klein and Gary Kushner. “The atmosphere at this year’s conference was absolutely electric, and the sense of ru’ach (spirit), especially from our 480 college and JNFuture (Jewish National Fund’s young professionals division) participants, was simply incredible.” “More than any time in recent history, the destiny of Israel and the Jewish people is in our own hands,” said JNF-USA President Dr. Sol Lizerbram. “Thanks to JNF- USA’s bold One Billion Dollar Roadmap for the Next Decade, we are leading efforts to support greater resiliency in Israel’s north and south. This year’s National Conference was the greatest validation yet of the support our plan has and the impact we are having on the lives of everyday Israelis. People often wonder why our donors are so enthusiastic, and I tell them that when you are changing the narrative of a country and the story of an entire people for the better, what’s not to be enthusiastic about?” Next year’s National Conference will take place in Israel, where JNF- USA’s partners and affiliates will gather at iconic sites throughout the country to drive the organization’s activities and experience firsthand the impact of their critical work. “For some time now, we have been thinking about how we can bring Israel to the JNF-USA family. How can we emulate the incomparable feeling of being in Jerusalem, the cosmopolitan buzz of Tel Aviv, or the awe-inspiring experience of being on the site of one National Conference Co-Chairs Jayne Klein and Gary Kushner of the fiercest battles of the Six-Day War, Ammunition Hill?” said National Conference 2020 Co-Chairs Dr. Sol Lizerbram and Jeffrey E. Levine. “Then, it dawned on us – let’s do something truly bold and audacious. Let’s bring the JNF-USA family to Israel.” Next year’s conference will be on a scale never seen before. Rather than host the conference in one location, Jewish National Fund will be holding conference events and meetings at JNF-USA sites and locations across Israel. “We are doing something that has never been done before, and we encourage our supporters to take advantage of the discounted registration rate currently on offer,” said Lizerbram and Levine. JNF-USA’s 2020 National Conference will take place in Israel on October 25-29, 2020. For more information and to register, please visit jnf.org/ nc2020. JEWISH NATIONAL FUND TREE OF LIFETM AWARD DINNER HONORING SUSAN AND ARTHUR BOOKBINDER Retired New York executives now active Naples philanthropists FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER TITI AYNAW Former Miss Israel and TV Personality Monday, February 3, 2020 5:30 pm Cocktails · 6:00 Dinner and Program Vineyards Country Club 400 Vineyards Blvd. · Naples, FL MORE INFORMATION: 727.536.5263 jnf.org ∙ 800.JNF.0099
COMMENTARY November 2019 Federation Star The BDS movement: sinister ramifications for Israel By Jerrold L. Sobel, ZOA of SWFL President, September 23, 2019 Most people over the past 15 a group of 12 organizations advocating for “Palestinian refugees internally years have heard or read about the BDS movement. displaced in Palestine and in exile.” The The term itself refers to Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. BDS National Committee (BNC), which GPRRC is a member of the Palestinian Founded by two virulent anti-Semites, coordinates the anti-Israel boycott, Omar Barghouti and Jamal Juma, it’s divestment and sanctions movement a propagandist campaign conducted worldwide. The central organization in against the State of Israel and the Jewish the BNC is the Palestinian National and people worldwide. However, relatively Islamic Forces (PNIF), which includes few understand its history and its ramifications for the Jewish state. tions: Hamas, the Popular Front for five U.S.-designated terrorist organiza- The roots of BDS date back to the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), the the Arab League’s boycott of Israel in Popular Front - General Command, the 1950, two years hence her successful Palestine Liberation Front and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. War of Independence. The purpose was to starve the Jews out of their new It’s important the uninitiated recognize that BDS does not exist in a vacuum homeland. Failing this but with varied success, other incarnations such as the or just on American campuses. It is part blacklisting of countries, organizations and parcel of an insidious movement and corporations doing business with of coordinated organizations grouped Israel were attempted throughout the together with one focused goal, the ensuing years. destruction of the State of Israel by any As an example, in 2001, under means. the tutelage and sponsorship of Yasser With tentacles spread throughout Arafat, a Jew named Adam Shapiro the world, often aided by left-wing and his Palestinian wife, Huwaida Arraf, created the International Solidarity ated themselves on campuses, in youth media and academia, they have insinu- Movement (ISM). Ostensibly created groups, board rooms, labor unions and as a pro-Palestinian peace movement, even pro-Palestinian Jewish organizations such as Jewish Voice for Peace and Shapiro and Arraf called for a combination of nonviolent and violent resistance Jews for Justice for Palestinians. to bring down the Jewish state. Arraf Most assuredly, BDS is not an innocuous movement of a bunch of rowdy admitted such in a letter to The Washington Post, stating that the group works college kids acting stupid. In reality it’s in cooperation with the Popular Front a poison replete with every anti-Semitic for the Liberation of Palestine, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and even Hamas. As ish people for millennia. It’s an attack trope and libel that has haunted the Jew- one of a myriad of precursors to BDS, not upon Israeli policy vis a vis the Palestinians, or settlements or statehood. Arraf and Shapiro managed to create a worldwide network to delegitimize the It’s an assailment against Israel as a Jewish national homeland throughout Jewish state and an anti-Semitic movement against Jews throughout the world. the U.S. and Canadian college systems and in Europe. What’s the answer? How do Israel Another is Al-Awda, a founding and Jews in general counter accusations member of the Global Palestinian by the UN, the E.U. and all the faux Right of Return Coalition (GPRRC), liberals in and out of government that buy into BDS propaganda? It’s a daunting task which may defy an answer. As a truly anti-Semitic movement, there is no way of convincing people of that predilection otherwise. To explain the land of Israel with Jerusalem as its capital is the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people falls upon deaf ears, as do the numerous attempts of sharing the land in peace with the Palestinians predating 1948. Would clarifying that the wall and checkpoints separating both people were put in place not to create apartheid but to stem school attacks, bus bombings and mass murdering of Jews in restaurants and 25A theaters change anything? Could Israel bring about modification within BDS by explaining Gaza was abandoned in 2005, leaving all infrastructure in place as a gesture of peace? The answers to these questions are quite obvious. What Israel and all those who support the Jewish state can do is remain strong and united against the onslaught of this sinister movement. They must continue building an economically strong nation of innovation and science, be open to peace but not acquiescence, and have faith in the Creator who led them back to their ancestral homeland. Jewish senior singles sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Let’s dance! Swing dancing class & party Wednesdays, December 4 and January 29 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Who: All Jewish senior singles are invited Where: Allstar Dance Studio 4910 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 118 in the same plaza as Outback Steakhouse Cost: $10 per person to be paid upon arrival at Allstar Dance Studio What to wear: Casual dress, shoes – avoid flip-flop, sandal or high heel with no strap on the back RSVP: Renee’ at rbialek@jewishnaples.org No dancing experience necessary! Come to one or both classes. Founded in 1897 ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA Southwest Florida Chapter 2019/2020 ZOA Lecture Program Wednesday, November 20, 2019 “Hate Speech on Campus” Wednesday, December 18, 2019 “Instructing Congress on Israel’s Claim to Judea and Samaria” Wednesday, January 22, 2020 “Israel in the Age of Terrorism” Wednesday, February 26, 2020 “Radical Liberal Groups Here and in Israel” Dr. Richard Cravatts, PhD Author, Lecturer, National ZOA Board Member Dan Pollak ZOA National Director of Government Relations Elliot Resnick Chief Editor, New York Jewish Press Yechezkel Moskowitz President, Chovevei Tzion – National Council of Young Israel 7:30PM start time for all events Chabad Jewish Center of Naples, 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34103 Admission for each event: $20.00 prepaid by mail $22.00 at the door $7.00 Students with valid ID To ensure faster seating, prepayment is suggested jerrysobel@aol.com • 914-329-1024 Free soft refreshments served at all programs Make checks payable to: ZOA of Southwest Florida 4003 Upolo Lane Naples, FL 34119
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