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Friday, July 22, 2016
 
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NYT
The New York Times Never Ceases to Amaze

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As much as we have detested the reporting on Israel in the New York Times for years, it never ceases to amaze that when we think it cannot sink any lower, it does!

Today's Algemeiner contains an article by Stephen Flatow, whose daughter was murdered by Palestinian Arab terrorists in 1995. If anyone knows about biased and slanted reporting in the New York Times, it is Stephen Flatow.


In his article, Flatow writes about a report in the Times about a recent law passed in the Knesset, enabling Knesset members to remove Parliamentary immunity from one of their own, but based on strict criteria and rules.

As Flatow puts it,
But if you read the account by New York Times correspondent Isabel Kershner, you wouldn't know anything about the terrorist or his victim - all you would learn is that Israel's rulers are suppressing dissent and might be infected by "budding fascism."

It's as if Kershner and her editors are living in some kind of alternative universe, in which Israel is always guilty, Arab extremists are always innocent, and the 141 Americans who have been murdered by Palestinian terrorists simply don't exist.

Yes, in almost all cases concerning Israel, the New York Times is the prosecutor, judge and jury, finding Israel guilty even when the facts betray their verdict.

Yes, it is an uphill battle, fighting media bias that never seems to end. However, thanks to people like Stephen Flatow and the numerous media watchdog organizations that monitor reporting on Israel, we have a fighting chance to ensure the record is set straight.


 
Boys
The Two Year Commemoration of the Three Boys,
Gilad, Eyal and Naftali at Oz v'Gaon



Recently, an emotional and exciting event was held at the Oz v'Gaon Nature Preserve on the hill above Gush Etzion Junction, marking two years since the founding of the preserve that was established in the memory of the three abducted and murdered Israeli youths, Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel.
 
The event, Growing together at Oz v'Gaon", was held in the presence of the family members of the three youths as well as the head of the Gush Etzion Council, Davidi Perl.
 

The event was conducted by Women in Green, which is behind the establishment of the preserve, its renovation, upkeep and adaptation as a site for education, tourism and camping. It was opened by Yehudit Katsover, one of the heads of the movement, with the story of how the decision was made to go up to the preserve on the very night in which the bodies of the abducted youths were found and the dream to see this place bustling with life. Katsover remarked that this is the way of Zionism - development and growth out of pain, but she added that "it could also be otherwise; we could and should cut off the enemy's hope by applying Israeli sovereignty".
 
"Without the backing of the people, the parents, the council, the IDF and the various other bodies this would not have succeeded, and this is why we came to say 'Thank you'", said Nadia Matar, Katsover's partner in leading the movement, who also listed the activists and donors who contributed to the event.
 
AFSI is proud to have played a part in the establishment of the park. Through donations from AFSI members, the construction and beautification of the walkway entrance to Oz v'Gaon was made possible.
 
See the AFSI Way sign at the 3:53 mark of the video.

 
Doubleheader
On Wednesday, August 3, 7:30 PM
AFSI will be hosting  a spectacular evening!



This event will be held in the Park East Synagogue Ballroom.
164 East 68 St. NYC (bet. 3rd & Lexington Aves.)
$18 suggested; Photo ID required.
RSVP: jonathan@afsi.org; 212-828-2424

Make your reservations now!

 
Chizuk
Mark your calendars for
AFSI's Fall 2016  and  Spring 2017
Chizuk Missions to Israel!

The Fall 2016 Mission begins Thursday, November 10 
and ends Wednesday night, November 16.

The Spring 2017 Mission begins Wednesday, May 17 
and ends Thursday night, May 25. 
We will be in Israel for the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem!

Pre-Registration for the Fall 2016 Mission is starting now. 
AFSI's missions fill up quickly, so plan ahead.  Call 212-828-2424, or write to judy@afsi.org

 
Calendar
AFSI Calendar of Events

 for a full listing of  events around town


Wednesday, August 3, 7:30 PM
AFSI Doubleheader!
1. Join AFSI for our annual Zeev Jabotinsky Memorial Commemoration. This year's program features Ronn Torossian, successful public relations executive; ex-president of the North American branch of Betar; contributor to Arutz Sheva and other Israeli and pro-Israel publications
2. Come hear the latest from Jerusalem - Arieh King, Jerusalem Council Member and director and founder of the Israel Land Fund will provide an exclusive briefing to AFSI members and guests.
In the ballroom at the Park East Synagogue
164 East 68 St. NYC (bet. 3rd & Lexington Aves.)
$18 suggested; Photo ID required.
RSVP: jonathan@afsi.org; 212-828-2424

Thursday, August 4, 6 PM/7 PM
ZOA & Cong. Edmond J. Safra present: An evening with Mordechai Kedar: "The Middle East, Europe and America - Towards a New Equation"
At the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue
11 East 63 St. NYC
6:00 PM Wine & Hors D'Oeuvres
7:00 PM Speaker
Free for ZOA Members; $10 General Admission
Click  HERE for add'l info & reservations

Tuesday, August 9, 7:30 PM Check-in
Walk the Boardwalk for Sderot!
Join American Friends of Sderot for an evening walk on the beautiful Long Beach Boardwalk.

The city of Sderot, located in southern Israel and less than 1 mile from the Gaza border, has become one of the most significant national symbols of heroism. Sderot is home to the largest Hesder Yeshiva in Israel which serves over 500 students. Sderot has become the symbol of responding to terror with the light of Torah, Zionist ideals and Jewish solidarity for Jews all over the world.

7:30 PM: Check-in & T-Shirts
8:00 PM: Walk the Boardwalk
9:00 PM: Gather at a local synagogue for sushi, desserts & a video presentation

Click HERE for more details and to reserve.

Sunday, August 14, 2 PM
Annual Tishah B'Av Outdoor Prayer Service at the Isaiah Wall, across the street from the United Nations. First Avenue & 43rd Street, Manhattan.
The prayer service will be led by Rabbi Avi Weiss, and is for the security of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. The afternoon mincha service includes Torah reading.
Note: the fast begins Saturday night and concludes after sunset on Sunday.
If you can, please bring your prayer book and men, tallis and tefillin.
For more information, please leave a message at (212) 663-5784.



Sunday/Monday, September 18-19
Shurat HaDin's First Annual Counter-Terrorism Conference, NYC
Eyes Only: Insights into the Legal War on Terrorism
A tremendous lineup of professional speakers in the fields of intelligence, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, cyber security and international finance.
At the Yale Club,  50 Vanderbilt Ave, NY, NY 10017
Info & registration  HERE.


 
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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
 

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