Milstein Family Foundation Newsletter
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Radical groups—the far left, radical Muslims, the far right, and African-American extremists—are threatening to destroy the values, structures, and institutions that make the United States so exceptional. These groups are spreading hatred, racism, and bigotry against Jews and all Americans.
On the image above, Rodney Muhammad, the President of the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP civil rights organization, posted an atrocious antisemitic image on his Facebook page on July 23. The image included a quote falsely attributed to French philosopher Voltaire and a caricature frequently used by white supremacists called "the Happy Merchant" depicting a hook-nosed man in a kippah rubbing his hands together. The offensive caricature was posted alongside photos of Ice Cube, DeSean Jackson and Nick Cannon, all of whom recently also posted antisemitic comments on their social media.
In his new article, We Must Act Now to Fight Antisemitism, Adam presents a transformative approach to fight antisemitism and protect America’s future. Rather than waiting for Jew-hatred to chase us, he calls for unified action that goes on the offensive against the looming threat.
Many people in our community need help during these challenging times. Under Gila’s leadership, Stand By Me continues to provide care and services to Israeli-American cancer patients and their families in Los Angeles. They are making sure that no one in our community faces cancer alone, especially through these isolating times. For ways to get involved, please visit their website.
This month we feature ISRAEL-is, a grassroots organization whose mission is to change Israel’s perception around the world by empowering young Israelis with the skills and opportunities to create meaningful interactions with international backpackers during their trips abroad.
With sincere love and admiration for the State of Israel and the Jewish people,
Gila and Adam Milstein
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We Must Act Now to Fight Antisemitism
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"We know antisemitism is on the rise, and it is likely to get much worse. A perfect storm of circumstances is significantly increasing the danger. Jew-haters are taking advantage of the cracks in our society. They amplify their hateful rhetoric on mainstream media and social media and incite violence toward our communities in frightening ways without suffering any consequences.
Now is the time to protect our loved ones and our communities and safeguard American values."
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"With a warm heart and open arms, Stand By Me is the extended family in support of its brothers and sisters on their road to recovery."
- President, Gila Milstein
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Stand by Me is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2009 in order to provide daily support to Israeli-American cancer patients and their families in Los Angeles.
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If you would like to join our family of volunteers, please fill out this form or call our office at (818) 664-4100.
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Jews Must Be the Brave Eagle, Not the Sacrificial Canary in the Battle Against Antisemitism
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Adam Milstein's article was first published in Newsweek on July 20, 2020.
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"We, the Jews, are not an expendable alarm system for others and should not see ourselves as such. If we hope to survive and thrive, we cannot afford to be defenseless. We must change our approach to go on the offensive and join other groups in the fight against the dangers all Americans face, rather than hold onto the mantle of victimhood, vainly hoping others will fight for us."
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ISRAEL-is is an apolitical, grassroots, non-governmental organization founded in 2017 by three Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officers who served in an elite IDF unit. After traveling abroad and returning to Israel, they realized the untapped potential of Israeli travelers to better global perceptions of Israel.
ISRAEL-is' mission is to improve Israel’s image internationally. The organization empowers young travelers with the knowledge, tools, and interpersonal communication skills to create more meaningful interactions with other international backpackers that challenge misconceptions about Israel.
ISRAEL-is' vision is to fundamentally transform the fabric of Israeli society over time so that individuals embrace their roles as ambassadors for Israel, proudly sharing their Israel stories and making an impact on their international peers who may be tomorrow’s leaders.
ISRAEL-is relies solely on donations. They would greatly appreciate your support to expand their activities and train more IDF veterans to become ambassadors of Israel.
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MFF is proud to support ISRAEL-is.
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