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About the
Israel Action Update
The Israel Action Update is aimed at providing valuable information on issues of vital interest to the community around Israel.
Taking action for Israel, or advocating for Israel, first takes educating one's self about the issues of the day - and helping others better understand them by distributing information you think is valuable or of interest.
Taking action for Israel could mean educating yourself or helping your school or organization educate themselves about Israel.
Taking action for Israel could mean attending an event in the community, buying Israeli goods or contacting your elected officials about a matter of great import to Israel and the Jewish community.
Taking action for Israel could mean taking immediate action in a time of crisis or it could mean paying close attention to the issues of the day for that time when a crisis calls on you to be knowledgeable, articulate and persuasive about Israel.
Taking action for Israel is all of these things and more!
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Upcoming Events:
Bankrupting Terror
One Lawsuit at a Time
Gratz College
Monday - April 30 - 7:30pm
ISRAEL as FEATURED NATION
May 3-6, 2012
Community Israel Independence Celebration
Sunday - May 20, 2012
The Ultimate Israel Adventure
December 19-28, 2012
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For more information, or to arrange a speaker, contact
or 215-832-0549
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 Happy Birthday Israel! Today, as Israel celebrates its 64th Birthday, we, in the American Jewish community, stand at the crossroads of many issues. We are confronted with many different ways to support Israel, to learn about Israel, to experience Israel, or even to talk about Israel. This year there are numerous reasons to celebrate Israel and at the same time, there are more and more reasons to worry about her survival. Those who know and love Israel know her for her wonders, her contradictions, her accomplishments and her challenges. And as we strive to think about what Israel means to us personally - at 64 - we look to moments of unity like Yom Ha'atzmaut, to help frame the conversation for the future. There is much more that unites us about Israel than divides us and if just that can be a renewed focus for the coming year, Israel at 65 will that much more of a celebration for our entire community. Here are additional commentaries about Israel at 64 - including a video message from Minister Yuli Edelstein, and a recounting of the declaration of independence:
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| Israel Independence Day Community Celebration
Join the Greater Philadelphia Community in this annual celebration of our connection to Israel. Headlining the event will be Nurit Galron, an Israeli singing icon.
Come Shop at an Israeli marketplace, enjoy a wide variety of foods, and browse booths highlighting the programs and activities of many local community organizations.
Click here for more information about the day.
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EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
"Made in Israel!"
Just in time for Yom Ha'atzmaut, the iCenter, in partnership with Israel 21c is proud to announce .. iMMERSE - a new online initiative.
iMMERSE is designed for teachers, students, parents and anyone interested in learning about Israel today.
iMMERSE is aimed at kids as they develop a relationship with Israel, but anyone can learn from iMMERSE.
The content comes right from Israel! ISRAEL21c's journalists are on the ground in Israel creating content in tandem with iCenter's team of educators in North America.
Enjoy this inaugural installment of iMMERSE - "Made In Israel" and explore Israel's amazing accomplishments and how they are a part of our everyday life! And make sure to Click Here to view the study guide for "Made in Israel!"
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FREE!! - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
We are pleased to offer the community - at no cost - a variety of Stand With Us resources about Israeli society and political realities. Materials will be available to all those interested, on a first come, first serve basis.
Their excellent guide book, Israel 101, and their attractive pamphlets cover topics ranging from Israeli innovation, Israeli diversity, LGBT rights in Israel, and the evolution of the State of Israel. These publications would make excellent additions to any Yom Ha'atzmaut program or celebration.
Contact us to find out which materials are currently available.
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ISRAEL INSIDE:
How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference
The JerusalemOnlineU.com film Israel Inside (watch trailer) is available at no cost to Greater Philadelphia schools and organizations as part of Federation's ongoing Israel advocacy and education initiatives. This truly inspiring look into Israeli society is appropriate for teens and adults and is a perfect resource for your upcoming Yom Haatzmaut programming. Join Adath Israel, Temple Sinai, Beth Am Israel, and Temple Sholom - among many others - who are bringing Israel Inside to their community.
Contact us to find out about showing "Israel Inside" in your community and to get more information about the entire Step Up for Israel film series.
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Middle East Round-Up
Iran Sanctions and Egypt's Natural Gas
Iran's Trade Partners Act to Avoid Sanctions
Iran's trading partners are looking for ways to avoid being hit by U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil transactions that take effect mid-year, with Turkey looking for other suppliers, India exploring options and smaller Asian countries arguing their imports from Tehran are tiny.
Egypt Cancels the Delivery of Gas to Israel
Egypt's state-owned natural gas company said Sunday that it was ending a deal to ship gas to Israel because of a payment dispute. Israeli officials responded by warning that the termination cast a new shadow over the bilateral peace treaty.
The gas deal, signed in 2005, has become a target in Cairo for broader resentment of the supportive relationship with Israel that was forged by Hosni Mubarak, the former Egyptian president.
Read more here ... (NY Times)
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