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Israel Advocacy

Israel needs the strong and on-going support of the United States. It is important for each of us to regularly be in touch with our elected officials to ask for continued support. Click here for contact information for important officials. Letters to these officials mean something; the absence of letters to them means something else. We should all be encouraged to write.

The Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Brief Guide for the Perplexed

David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee revised and updated his essay making the case for Israel. in light of the renewed focus on Israel against the backdrop of the Gaza disengagement.


On One Foot, A Middle-East guide for the perplexed, or, How to respond on your way to class, when your best friend joins an anti-Israel protest.


Myths & Facts Online A Guide to the Arab-Israeli Conflict

Online version of this essential reference work on Israel and the Middle East.

Update: See the section on Israel and Lebanon for insights into the current conflict. A good example is the background on Shebaa Farms.


Take a course with the Jewish Agency's eAcademy to learn about Israel, Judaism or to become an ambassador for Israel. Courses include

    • Stating the Case, Israel's perspective on the Middle-East conflict
    • Ambassador Course
    • Journeys to the Land of Israel
    • Combating Anti-Semitism on Campus
    • Israel Underground

and others.


LearnIsrael.org, promoting academic balance.


StandWithUs.com advocates for a secure future for Israel.    


The Simon Wiesenthal Center has published 2010 Top Ten Anti-Israel Lies. "The Future of Israel is dependent on people like you. Please download this brochure and read the answers to these top ten anti-Israel lies. The brochure also provides important contact information to share your views with important world leaders and key media."



 
Upcoming Events

Torah Study - Shabbat mornings at 9:30 AM

September 2010

September 8
8:00 PM - Rosh Hashanah Evening Service

September 9
8:45 AM - Rosh Hashanah Adult Service
12:30 PM - Multi-Generational Rosh Hashanah Service
3:00 PM - Rosh Hashana Tot Program
4:00 PM - Tashlich at Black Rock Park, Croton

September 10
7:00 PM Family Shabbat Worship, Shabbat Shuvah

September 11
10:30 AM - Worship Service in Library

September 17
6:00 PM - Kol Nidre Multi-Generational Service
8:00 PM - Kol Nidre Adult Service

September 18
10:00 AM - Yom Kippur Morning Service
1:30 PM - Yom Kippur Tot Program plus Adult Lecture in the library with Prof. David Sperling
2:30 PM - Sermon Discussion
3:00 PM - Afternoon Service, Yizkor & Neilah followed by Break-the-Fast

September 20
9:00 AM Sukkah building

September 22
7:00 PM Sukkot Evening Service

September 23
10:00 AM Sukkot Morning Service

September 24
5:00 PM - New Member Dinner
8:00 PM - Shabbat Worship Service

September 25
10:30 AM - Worship Service in Library

September 29
7:00 PM - Simchat Torah Service

September 30
10:00 AM - Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor


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